Alder Spittlebug vs renard, renard roux

Aphrophora alni compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Spittlebug renard, renard roux
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum Arthropoda (arthropodes) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (insecte) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Hemiptera (Hemiptera) Carnivora (carnivores)
Family Aphrophoridae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Aphrophora Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Aphrophora alni Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Alder Spittlebug and renard, renard roux share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (animal)

Conservation Status

Alder Spittlebug

LC — Least Concern

renard, renard roux

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Spittlebug renard, renard roux
Diet Omnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 70 cm
Average Weight 6.0 kg

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).

renard, renard roux

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

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.

renard, renard roux

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

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