Alder Spittlebug vs green yoke moss
Aphrophora alni compared with Zygodon viridissimus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | green yoke moss |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Orthotrichales (Orthotrichales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Orthotrichaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Zygodon |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Zygodon viridissimus |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concerngreen yoke moss
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | green yoke moss |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
green yoke moss
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), 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.
green yoke moss
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia