Aphid vs Broom aphid

Aphis ruborum compared with Aphis cytisorum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aphid Broom aphid
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Arthropods) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same Insecta (Insects) Insecta (Insects)
Order same Hemiptera (Hemiptera) Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family same Aphididae Aphididae
Genus same Aphis Aphis
Species Aphis ruborum Aphis cytisorum

Evolutionary Relationship

Aphid and Broom aphid share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Aphis.

Conservation Status

Aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Broom aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aphid Broom aphid
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Broom aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

Aphid

The Aphid (Aphis ruborum) is a species in the genus Aphis. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Broom aphid

The Broom Aphid (Aphis cytisorum) is a species in the genus Aphis. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

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