Apple-blossom Weevil vs Bastard Cedar
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Calocedrus decurrens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Bastard Cedar |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Coniferophyta (Conifers) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Pinopsida (Conifers) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Pinales (Pines & Allies) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Calocedrus |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Calocedrus decurrens |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernBastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Bastard Cedar |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Bastard Cedar
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).
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.
Bastard Cedar
The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
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