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