Apfelblütenstecher vs Orangeroter Kleefalter

Anthonomus pomorum compared with Colias croceus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Apfelblütenstecher	Orangeroter Kleefalter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class same	Insecta (Insekten)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Coleoptera (Käfer)	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family	Curculionidae	Pieridae
Genus	Anthonomus	Colias
Species	Anthonomus pomorum	Colias croceus

Evolutionary Relationship

Apfelblütenstecher and Orangeroter Kleefalter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insekten)

Conservation Status

Apfelblütenstecher

LC — Least Concern

Orangeroter Kleefalter

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Apfelblütenstecher	Orangeroter Kleefalter
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.

Orangeroter Kleefalter

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (40 countries).

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.

Orangeroter Kleefalter

Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden