Apple-blossom Weevil vs Turnip flea beetle
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Phyllotreta undulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Turnip 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 | Phyllotreta |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Phyllotreta undulata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Apple-blossom Weevil and Turnip flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Order level: Coleoptera. (Beetles)
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernTurnip flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Turnip 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.
Turnip flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.
Turnip flea beetle
No description available.
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