Erlenschaumzikade vs tropical flat sedge
Aphrophora alni compared with Cyperus surinamensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Erlenschaumzikade | tropical flat sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insekten) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Schnabelkerfe) | Poales (Süßgrasartige) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Cyperus |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Cyperus surinamensis |
Conservation Status
Erlenschaumzikade
LC — Least Concerntropical flat sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Erlenschaumzikade | tropical flat sedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
tropical flat sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Asia (China, India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
tropical flat sedge
No description available.
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