Alder Spittlebug vs Crescent Map Lichen
Aphrophora alni compared with Rhizocarpon lecanorinum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Crescent Map Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Rhizocarpaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Rhizocarpon |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Rhizocarpon lecanorinum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernCrescent Map Lichen
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Crescent Map Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Crescent Map Lichen
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Crescent Map Lichen
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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