Alder Spittlebug vs Trailing St. Johnswort
Aphrophora alni compared with Hypericum humifusum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Trailing St. Johnswort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Hypericum |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Hypericum humifusum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernTrailing St. Johnswort
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Trailing St. Johnswort |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Trailing St. Johnswort
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
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.
Trailing St. Johnswort
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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