Broadbean weevil vs Catkin Yew

Bruchus rufimanus compared with Amentotaxus argotaenia

Key Differences

  • Broadbean weevil is Not Evaluated while Catkin Yew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broadbean weevil Catkin Yew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Insecta (Insects) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Chrysomelidae Taxaceae
Genus Bruchus Amentotaxus
Species Bruchus rufimanus Amentotaxus argotaenia

Conservation Status

Broadbean weevil

NE — Not Evaluated

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broadbean weevil Catkin Yew
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).

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Broadbean weevil

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

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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