Apple-blossom Weevil vs

Anthonomus pomorum compared with Asperococcus bullosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Apple-blossom Weevil
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class Insecta (Insects) Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles) Ectocarpales (Ectocarpales)
Family Curculionidae Chordariaceae
Genus Anthonomus Asperococcus
Species Anthonomus pomorum Asperococcus bullosus

Conservation Status

Apple-blossom Weevil

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Apple-blossom Weevil
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Apple-blossom Weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe and Oceania, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.

Apple-blossom Weevil

The Apple-blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a species in the genus Anthonomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Asperococcus bullosus is a species in the genus Asperococcus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and Oceania, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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