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Violet Weevil

Orobitis cyaneus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Orobitis
Species
Orobitis cyaneus (Violet Weevil)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet Weevil?
The scientific name of Violet Weevil is Orobitis cyaneus. It belongs to the genus Orobitis.
What is the conservation status of Violet Weevil?
Violet Weevil (Orobitis cyaneus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Violet Weevil live?
Violet Weevil is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Violet Weevil belong to?
Violet Weevil (Orobitis cyaneus) belongs to the genus Orobitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Curculionidae.
What kingdom does Violet Weevil belong to?
Violet Weevil (Orobitis cyaneus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Orobitis — 1 Species

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Violet Weevil
Orobitis cyaneus
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