Alder Spittlebug vs Everlasting Pea
Aphrophora alni compared with Lathyrus sylvestris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Everlasting Pea |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lathyrus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Lathyrus sylvestris |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernEverlasting Pea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Everlasting Pea |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Everlasting Pea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Everlasting Pea
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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