Apple-blossom Weevil vs Marsh fleabane
Anthonomus pomorum compared with Pluchea carolinensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple-blossom Weevil | Marsh fleabane |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópode) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (inseto) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Coleoptera (besouro) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Curculionidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Anthonomus | Pluchea |
| Species | Anthonomus pomorum | Pluchea carolinensis |
Conservation Status
Apple-blossom Weevil
LC — Least ConcernMarsh fleabane
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple-blossom Weevil | Marsh fleabane |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apple-blossom Weevil
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Marsh fleabane
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries).
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.
Marsh fleabane
No description available.
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