Alder Spittlebug vs Princely Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Princely Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrophora alni | Stephanorrhina princeps |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alder Spittlebug
A common European spittlebug found on willows and alders. Nymphs produce copious frothy spittle masses and adults can jump impressive distances.
Did You Know?
The frothy spittle mass protects the nymph from temperature extremes, predators, and parasitoids while also preventing desiccation.
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.