Apple-blossom Weevil vs Sweet cherry
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Prunus avium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Sweet cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Prunus (Cherries & Plums) |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Prunus avium |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernSweet cherry
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Sweet cherry |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sweet cherry
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Peru).
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.
Sweet cherry
No description available.
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