Caucasian Alder vs Green Nettle Weevil

Alnus subcordata compared with Phyllobius pomaceus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder Green Nettle Weevil
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Insecta (Insects)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family Betulaceae Curculionidae
Genus Alnus Phyllobius
Species Alnus subcordata Phyllobius pomaceus

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Green Nettle Weevil

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder Green Nettle Weevil
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

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

Green Nettle Weevil

Habitat

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found across Asia (Kazakhstan) and Europe (26 countries).

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) 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.

Green Nettle Weevil

No description available.

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