Alder Spittlebug vs Narrowleaf hawkweed
Aphrophora alni compared with Hieracium umbellatum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Narrowleaf hawkweed |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Hieracium |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Hieracium umbellatum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernNarrowleaf hawkweed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Narrowleaf hawkweed |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Narrowleaf hawkweed
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.
Narrowleaf hawkweed
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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