Alder Spittlebug vs Pleated Inkcap
Aphrophora alni compared with Parasola plicatilis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Pleated Inkcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Psathyrellaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Parasola |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Parasola plicatilis |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernPleated Inkcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Pleated Inkcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Pleated Inkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (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.
Pleated Inkcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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