Apple-blossom Weevil vs Athabasca willow
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Salix athabascensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Athabasca willow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Salix |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Salix athabascensis |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernAthabasca willow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Athabasca willow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apple-blossom Weevil
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Athabasca willow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
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.
Athabasca willow
The Athabasca willow (Salix athabascensis) is a species in the genus Salix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found in Canada.
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