Alder Spittlebug vs false pepperwort
Aphrophora alni compared with Marsilea crenata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | false pepperwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Salviniales (Salviniales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Marsileaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Marsilea |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Marsilea crenata |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernfalse pepperwort
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | false pepperwort |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
false pepperwort
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Indonesia.
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.
false pepperwort
No description available.
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