Alder Spittlebug vs Smoky Bracket
Aphrophora alni compared with Bjerkandera adusta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Smoky Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Polyporales (Polyporales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Phanerochaetaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Bjerkandera |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Bjerkandera adusta |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernSmoky Bracket
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Smoky Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Smoky Bracket
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Smoky Bracket
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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