Alder Spittlebug vs Sourgrass
Aphrophora alni compared with Digitaria insularis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Sourgrass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Digitaria |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Digitaria insularis |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernSourgrass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Sourgrass |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Sourgrass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
Sourgrass
No description available.
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