Alder Spittlebug vs Few-Leaved Hawkweed
Aphrophora alni compared with Hieracium murorum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Few-Leaved Hawkweed |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Hieracium |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Hieracium murorum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernFew-Leaved Hawkweed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Few-Leaved Hawkweed |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Few-Leaved Hawkweed
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).
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.
Few-Leaved Hawkweed
No description available.
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