Alder Spittlebug vs dotted borded wave
Aphrophora alni compared with Idaea sylvestraria
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | dotted borded wave |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Geometridae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Idaea |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Idaea sylvestraria |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder Spittlebug and dotted borded wave share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concerndotted borded wave
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | dotted borded wave |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
dotted borded wave
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
dotted borded wave
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia