Cabbage Leaf Weevil vs California alder
Ceutorhynchus contractus compared with Alnus rhombifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cabbage Leaf 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 | Curculionidae | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ceutorhynchus | Alnus |
| Species | Ceutorhynchus contractus | Alnus rhombifolia |
Conservation Status
Cabbage Leaf Weevil
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia alder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cabbage Leaf Weevil | California alder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cabbage Leaf Weevil
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
California alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Canada.
Cabbage Leaf Weevil
The Cabbage Leaf Weevil (Ceutorhynchus contractus) is a species in the genus Ceutorhynchus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.
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