Black Marram Weevil vs Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Otiorhynchus atroapterus compared with Anarta melanopa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Marram Weevil | Broad-Bordered White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Noctuidae |
| Genus | Otiorhynchus | Anarta |
| Species | Otiorhynchus atroapterus | Anarta melanopa |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black Marram Weevil and Broad-Bordered White Underwing share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Black Marram Weevil
LC — Least ConcernBroad-Bordered White Underwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Marram Weevil | Broad-Bordered White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Marram Weevil
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (12 countries).
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Black Marram Weevil
The Black Marram Weevil (Otiorhynchus atroapterus) is a species in the genus Otiorhynchus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
The Broad-Bordered White Underwing (Anarta melanopa) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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