Apple-blossom Weevil vs Beech Bark Canker

Anthonomus pomorum compared with Neonectria faginata

Key Differences

  • Apple-blossom Weevil is Least Concern while Beech Bark Canker is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Apple-blossom Weevil Beech Bark Canker
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles) Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family Curculionidae Nectriaceae
Genus Anthonomus Neonectria
Species Anthonomus pomorum Neonectria faginata

Conservation Status

Apple-blossom Weevil

LC — Least Concern

Beech Bark Canker

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Apple-blossom Weevil Beech Bark Canker
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.

Beech Bark Canker

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Beech Bark Canker

The Beech Bark Canker (Neonectria faginata) is a species in the genus Neonectria. Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Neonectria faginata.

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