Alder Spittlebug vs scentless mayweed
Aphrophora alni compared with Tripleurospermum maritimum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | scentless mayweed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tripleurospermum |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Tripleurospermum maritimum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernscentless mayweed
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | scentless mayweed |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
scentless mayweed
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
scentless mayweed
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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