Broadbean weevil vs California alder

Bruchus rufimanus compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Key Differences

  • Broadbean weevil is Not Evaluated while California alder is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broadbean weevil California alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (Insects) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Chrysomelidae Betulaceae
Genus Bruchus Alnus
Species Bruchus rufimanus Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Broadbean weevil

NE — Not Evaluated

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broadbean weevil California alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic 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).

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Broadbean weevil

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

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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