Alder Spittlebug vs cow-itch
Aphrophora alni compared with Mucuna pruriens
Key Differences
- Alder Spittlebug is Least Concern while cow-itch is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | cow-itch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Mucuna |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Mucuna pruriens |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concerncow-itch
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | cow-itch |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Spittlebug
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
cow-itch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (4 countries).
Alder Spittlebug
The Alder Spittlebug (Aphrophora alni) is a species in the genus Aphrophora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
cow-itch
No description available.
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