Apple-blossom Weevil vs Broughton willow wattle
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Acacia salicina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Broughton willow wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Acacia |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Acacia salicina |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernBroughton willow wattle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Broughton willow wattle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Broughton willow wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Israel, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
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.
Broughton willow wattle
The Broughton Willow Wattle (Acacia salicina) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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