Erlenschaumzikade vs Graugrüner Milchling

Aphrophora alni compared with Lactarius blennius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Erlenschaumzikade Graugrüner Milchling
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class Insecta (Insekten) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Hemiptera (Schnabelkerfe) Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family Aphrophoridae Russulaceae
Genus Aphrophora Lactarius
Species Aphrophora alni Lactarius blennius

Conservation Status

Erlenschaumzikade

LC — Least Concern

Graugrüner Milchling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Erlenschaumzikade Graugrüner Milchling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Erlenschaumzikade

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Graugrüner Milchling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Erlenschaumzikade

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.

Graugrüner Milchling

The Beech Milkcap (Lactarius blennius) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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