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INSECTS

Alder Spittlebug

Aphrophora alni

Insects
Introduced
Alder Spittlebug, photo 1 of 5
Alder Spittlebug, photo 2 of 5
Alder Spittlebug, photo 3 of 5
7.5 mmLength

True bug in the family Aphrophoridae 7.5 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives in fields and in forests. Feeds on plants.

There are 73 observations of Alder Spittlebug in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Montréal and Lanaudière, and it has been reported in 14 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and become rare from October to June.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale12
  2. Montréal10
  3. Lanaudière9
  4. Abitibi-Témiscamingue6
  5. Montérégie5
  6. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean5
  7. Mauricie5
  8. Estrie5
  9. Laurentides4
  10. Bas-Saint-Laurent4
  11. Chaudière-Appalaches3
  12. Outaouais3
  13. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine1
  14. Côte-Nord1

Habitat

ForestMario Hains
ThicketsNicholas A. Tonelli
FieldsMario Hains
MountainEmmanuel Milou
Towns and gardensAndre Carrotflower

Similar species

Meadow SpittlebugPhilaenus spumarius
Four-spotted SpittlebugAphrophora quadrinotata
Diamondback SpittlebugLepyronia quadrangularis
LeafhopperLepyronia coleoptrata
Coppery LeafhopperJikradia olitoria
Aster TreehopperPublilia concava
pine spittlebugAphrophora cribrata