Alder Spittlebug vs plicate door snail
Aphrophora alni compared with Macrogastra plicatula
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | plicate door snail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Gastropoda (Gastropoda) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Clausiliidae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Macrogastra |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Macrogastra plicatula |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alder Spittlebug and plicate door snail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernplicate door snail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | plicate door snail |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
plicate door snail
Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine.
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.
plicate door snail
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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