Phyllobius betulinus
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Phyllobius betulinus is a beetle from the family of weevils and the subfamily Entiminae . It also bears the German name Weißdorn-Blattrüssler .
features
The beetles are 4–6 mm long. They are covered with green and gold-green scales. They have numerous bald spots. They also have long, light, protruding hairs, which can also be found on the unscaled underside of the abdomen. There is a strong thorn on each femora .
distribution
The heat-loving species occurs in Central Europe, but is not common. The distribution area extends over the British Isles, the southern Fennoscandinavia , the Baltic States , the northern Mediterranean area and the Balkans .
Way of life
The beetles fly from April to September. They are often found on the rose plants (Rosaceae) of the genera Prunus and Crataegus ( hawthorns ). The larvae feed on the roots of various shrubs.
Synonyms
The species is also known in the literature under the following synonyms :
- Phyllobius betulae ( Fabricius , 1801)
Similar species
- Phyllobius arborator : with dark hair
- Silver green weevil ( Phyllobius argentatus ): underside of the abdomen with scales; different head shape
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e f g Phyllobius betulinus / Hawthorn leaf weevil / Silver green weevil . www.naturspaziergang.de. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ a b c d e f g European beetle - Phyllobius . www.coleo-net.de. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ a b Jiři Zahradnik, Irmgard Jung, Dieter Jung et al .: Käfer of Central and Northwestern Europe. Parey, Berlin 1985, ISBN 3-490-27118-1 . Page 311.
Web links
- Phyllobius (Phyllobius) betulinus in Fauna Europaea
- www.kerbtier.de