Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Broadbean weevil

Agabus godmanni compared with Bruchus rufimanus

Key Differences

  • Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Broadbean weevil is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Azorean predacious diving beetle Broadbean weevil
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 Dytiscidae Chrysomelidae
Genus Agabus Bruchus
Species Agabus godmanni Bruchus rufimanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Broadbean weevil share a common ancestor at the Order level: Coleoptera. (Beetles)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Broadbean weevil

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Azorean predacious diving beetle Broadbean weevil
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Broadbean weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Cyprus, Japan), Europe (39 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Broadbean weevil

The Broadbean weevil (Bruchus rufimanus) is a species in the genus Bruchus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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