Apfelblütenstecher vs Candy Cap

Anthonomus pomorum compared with Lactarius rubidus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Apfelblütenstecher Candy Cap
Kingdom Animalia (Tier) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class Insecta (Insekten) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Coleoptera (Käfer) Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family Curculionidae Russulaceae
Genus Anthonomus Lactarius
Species Anthonomus pomorum Lactarius rubidus

Conservation Status

Apfelblütenstecher

LC — Least Concern

Candy Cap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Apfelblütenstecher Candy Cap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Apfelblütenstecher

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Candy Cap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Apfelblütenstecher

The Apple-blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a species in the genus Anthonomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Candy Cap

The Candy Cap (Lactarius rubidus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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