Apple-blossom Weevil vs tropical flat sedge
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Cyperus surinamensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | tropical flat sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Cyperus |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Cyperus surinamensis |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least Concerntropical flat sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | tropical flat sedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
tropical flat sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Asia (China, India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
tropical flat sedge
No description available.
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