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Foodplant / internal feeder
larva of Lixus iridis feeds within stem of Apiaceae

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Lixus iridis

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Lixus iridis is a species of weevil found in Europe.[1]

Description

The adults grow up to 12–17 mm long. The body is oblong and features a yellow-grey coloration. There are three faint longitudinal grey grooves on the prothorax and the abdomen. Elbowed (characteristic of true weevils) and thin antennae are placed on the upper third of the straight and cylindrical rostrum which is as long as the prothorax. Finally, they have thin legs with little thickened femurs.[2]

Biology

This species lays its eggs in June.

Etymology

The name iridis, which literally means "from Iris", refers to the Iris plant.

References

  1. ^ naturelle, Museum national d'Histoire. "Lixus iridis Olivier, 1807 - Lixe des ombellifères". Inventaire National du Patrimoine Naturel (in French). Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  2. ^ "Lixus iridis - Quel est cet animal ?". www.quelestcetanimal.com (in French).
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Lixus iridis: Brief Summary

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Lixus iridis is a species of weevil found in Europe.

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