Alder Spittlebug vs Marsh Willow-Herb
Aphrophora alni compared with Epilobium palustre
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Marsh Willow-Herb |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópodos) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (insecto) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Myrtales (Myrtales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Epilobium |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Epilobium palustre |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernMarsh Willow-Herb
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Marsh Willow-Herb |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Marsh Willow-Herb
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
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.
Marsh Willow-Herb
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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