Alder Spittlebug vs Bleeding Blue Tooth
Aphrophora alni compared with Hydnellum cyanopodium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Bleeding Blue Tooth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópodos) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (insecto) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Bankeraceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Hydnellum |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Hydnellum cyanopodium |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernBleeding Blue Tooth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Bleeding Blue Tooth |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Bleeding Blue Tooth
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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.
Bleeding Blue Tooth
The Bleeding Blue Tooth (Hydnellum cyanopodium) is a species in the genus Hydnellum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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