Alder Spittlebug vs Lapland Reedgrass
Aphrophora alni compared with Calamagrostis lapponica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Lapland Reedgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Calamagrostis |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Calamagrostis lapponica |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernLapland Reedgrass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Lapland Reedgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Spittlebug
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Lapland Reedgrass
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Lapland Reedgrass
No description available.
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