Alder Spittlebug vs least yellow underwing
Aphrophora alni compared with Noctua interjecta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | least yellow underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Noctua |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Noctua interjecta |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder Spittlebug and least yellow underwing share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernleast yellow underwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | least yellow underwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
least yellow underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, 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.
least yellow underwing
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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