Alpine Larch vs Apple-blossom Weevil

Larix lyallii compared with Anthonomus pomorum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Larch Apple-blossom Weevil
Kingdom Plantae (植物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class Pinopsida (マツ綱) Insecta (昆虫)
Order Pinales (マツ目) Coleoptera (コウチュウ目)
Family Pinaceae (Pine Family) Curculionidae
Genus Larix Anthonomus
Species Larix lyallii Anthonomus pomorum

Conservation Status

Alpine Larch

LC — Least Concern

Apple-blossom Weevil

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Larch Apple-blossom Weevil
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Larch

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Canada and Iceland.

Apple-blossom Weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Alpine Larch

The Alpine Larch (Larix lyallii) is a species in the genus Larix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations. Distributed across Canada and Iceland.

Apple-blossom Weevil

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.

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