Alder Spittlebug vs Cretan Hard-grass
Aphrophora alni compared with Aegilops caudata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Cretan Hard-grass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Aegilops |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Aegilops caudata |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernCretan Hard-grass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Cretan Hard-grass |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Spittlebug
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Cretan Hard-grass
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across France and Mexico.
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.
Cretan Hard-grass
No description available.
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