Alder Spittlebug vs Alpine Pine Vole

Aphrophora alni compared with Microtus multiplex

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Spittlebug Alpine Pine Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (动物界) Animalia (动物界)
Phylum Arthropoda (节肢动物门) Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class Insecta (昆蟲綱) Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order Hemiptera (半翅目) Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family Aphrophoridae Cricetidae
Genus Aphrophora Microtus
Species Aphrophora alni Microtus multiplex

Evolutionary Relationship

Alder Spittlebug and Alpine Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (动物界)

Conservation Status

Alder Spittlebug

LC — Least Concern

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Spittlebug Alpine Pine Vole
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).

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic 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.

Alpine Pine Vole

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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