Alder Spittlebug vs Stinking willie
Aphrophora alni compared with Jacobaea vulgaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Stinking willie |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jacobaea |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Jacobaea vulgaris |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernStinking willie
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Stinking willie |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Stinking willie
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
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.
Stinking willie
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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