Alder Spittlebug vs Kirby's Dropwing
Aphrophora alni compared with Trithemis kirbyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Kirby's Dropwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Libellulidae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Trithemis |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Trithemis kirbyi |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder Spittlebug and Kirby's Dropwing share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernKirby's Dropwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Kirby's Dropwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Kirby's Dropwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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.
Kirby's Dropwing
No description available.
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