Alder Spittlebug vs Smooth hawksbeard
Aphrophora alni compared with Crepis capillaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Smooth hawksbeard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Crepis |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Crepis capillaris |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernSmooth hawksbeard
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Smooth hawksbeard |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Smooth hawksbeard
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
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.
Smooth hawksbeard
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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