Alder Spittlebug vs Mackay's heath
Aphrophora alni compared with Erica mackayana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder Spittlebug | Mackay's heath |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (arthropodes) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (insecte) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Hemiptera (Hemiptera) | Ericales (Ericales) |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Aphrophora | Erica |
| Species | Aphrophora alni | Erica mackayana |
Conservation Status
Alder Spittlebug
LC — Least ConcernMackay's heath
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Mackay's heath |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder Spittlebug
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Mackay's heath
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Mackay's heath
No description available.
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