Alder Spittlebug vs toothcup
Aphrophora alni compared with Ammannia latifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | toothcup |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Myrtales (Myrtales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Ammannia |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Ammannia latifolia |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concerntoothcup
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | toothcup |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
toothcup
Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), North America (Cuba), and South America (4 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.
toothcup
No description available.
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