Apple-blossom Weevil vs Potato flea beetle
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Psylliodes affinis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Psylliodes |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Psylliodes affinis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Apple-blossom Weevil and Potato flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Order level: Coleoptera. (Beetles)
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernPotato flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Potato flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.
Potato flea beetle
No description available.
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