Alder Spittlebug vs silk-floss tree
Aphrophora alni compared with Ceiba speciosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | silk-floss tree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Malvales (Malvales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Ceiba |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Ceiba speciosa |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernsilk-floss tree
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | silk-floss tree |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
silk-floss tree
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Turkey.
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.
silk-floss tree
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