Alder Spittlebug vs Fiery Milkcap
Aphrophora alni compared with Lactarius pyrogalus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Fiery Milkcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Lactarius |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Lactarius pyrogalus |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernFiery Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Fiery Milkcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Fiery Milkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Fiery Milkcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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