Apple-blossom Weevil vs Black Bryony
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Dioscorea orientalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Black Bryony |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Dioscorea |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Dioscorea orientalis |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernBlack Bryony
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Black Bryony |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Black Bryony
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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.
Black Bryony
The Black Bryony (Dioscorea orientalis) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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