Alder Spittlebug vs Liver Milkcap
Aphrophora alni compared with Lactarius hepaticus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Liver 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 hepaticus |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernLiver Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Liver 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).
Liver 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.
Liver Milkcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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