Erlenschaumzikade vs California alder
Aphrophora alni compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Erlenschaumzikade | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Schnabelkerfe) | Fagales (Buchenartige) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Alnus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Erlenschaumzikade
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Erlenschaumzikade | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Erlenschaumzikade
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
California alder
The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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