Alder Spittlebug vs water dock
Aphrophora alni compared with Rumex hydrolapathum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | water dock |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Rumex |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Rumex hydrolapathum |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least Concernwater dock
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | water dock |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
water dock
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (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.
water dock
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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