Alder Spittlebug vs Cranesbill
Aphrophora alni compared with Geranium pusillum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Cranesbill |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Geraniales (Geraniales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Geranium |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Geranium pusillum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernCranesbill
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Cranesbill |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Cranesbill
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
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.
Cranesbill
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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