Alder Spittlebug vs Meadow pea
Aphrophora alni compared with Lathyrus pratensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Meadow pea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Lathyrus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Lathyrus pratensis |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernMeadow pea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Meadow pea |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Meadow pea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), 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.
Meadow pea
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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