Alder Spittlebug vs round-leaf cassia
Aphrophora alni compared with Chamaecrista rotundifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | round-leaf cassia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Chamaecrista |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Chamaecrista rotundifolia |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernround-leaf cassia
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | round-leaf cassia |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
round-leaf cassia
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (India), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
round-leaf cassia
No description available.
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