Phyllobius pyri

Phyllobius pyri, the Common Leaf Weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae subfamily Entiminae.

Phyllobius pyri
Adult of Phyllobius pyri
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Curculionidae
Subfamily:
Entiminae
Tribe:
Phyllobiini
Genus:
Phyllobius
Species:
P. pyri
Binomial name
Phyllobius pyri
Synonyms

Description

Phyllobius pyri can reach a length of 5-6.5 mm. The body is stocky, with broad elytra. Antennae and legs are reddish or brown, clubs of antennae are darker or black, sometimes legs and antennae are entirely black. Elytra have a ribbed appearance, they are black or brown, covered with hairlike shiny greyish, golden or coppery scales. This species develops on the fruit trees, mostly pears, on oak, beech and other deciduous trees, feeding on the leaves. Adults can be found from March to July.

Distribution

These broad-nosed weevils are present in most of Europe, in the East Palearctic ecozone and in the Near East.

Habitat

This species prefers thickets, forest edges, orchards, parks and gardens.

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