Alder Spittlebug vs Wine Roundhead
Aphrophora alni compared with Stropharia rugosoannulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Wine Roundhead |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Strophariaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Stropharia |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Stropharia rugosoannulata |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernWine Roundhead
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Wine Roundhead |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Wine Roundhead
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Wine Roundhead
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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