Alder Spittlebug vs Fen Bedstraw
Aphrophora alni compared with Galium uliginosum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Fen Bedstraw |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Galium |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Galium uliginosum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernFen Bedstraw
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Fen Bedstraw |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Fen Bedstraw
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Asia (Uzbekistan) and Europe (6 countries).
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.
Fen Bedstraw
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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