Alder Spittlebug vs Scottish false asphodel
Aphrophora alni compared with Tofieldia pusilla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Scottish false asphodel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Tofieldiaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Tofieldia |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Tofieldia pusilla |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernScottish false asphodel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Scottish false asphodel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Spittlebug
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Scottish false asphodel
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Iceland, 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.
Scottish false asphodel
No description available.
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