Brachycerus barbarus

Brachycerus barbarus is a species of family Curculionidae, subfamily Brachycerinae.

Brachycerus barbarus
Museum specimen of Brachycerus barbarus
Scientific classification
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B. barbarus
Binomial name
Brachycerus barbarus
(Linnaeus, 1767)
Synonyms[1]
  • Rynchaenus barbarus Linnaeus, 1767

Description

Brachycerus barbarus reaches a length of about 15 millimetres (0.59 in). The pronotum and elytra are black, with strong longitudinal ridges. These weevils feed on the medicinal squill (Drimia maritima).[1][2]

Distribution

This species occurs in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and in North Africa.[3]

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