Barynotus moerens
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| ( Fabricius , 1792) |
Barynotus Moerens , as Bingelkrautrüssler , discloses a beetle from the family of weevils (Curculionidae).
features
Barynotus moerens belongs to the larger weevils with a length of about 11 mm. The light brown weevil has pronounced rows of dots on the wing covers.
Occurrence
The species occurs in the Palearctic . It is widespread in Europe and is represented in the British Isles (England, Wales). The species was introduced in North America.
Way of life
The species occurs mainly in forest areas. The forest ringwort ( Mercurialis perennis ) is considered the main food and host plant of Barynotus moerens . The larvae feed on the roots of the plant. The beetles are particularly common in May.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Barynotus moerens . insektoid.info. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ↑ a b c d e Barynotus moerens . www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ↑ Barynotus Moerens . bugguide.net. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
Web links
Commons : Barynotus moerens - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Barynotus moerens at Fauna Europaea
- www.eakringbirds.com - photos