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Weevil / Žižak
Phyllobius pyri
45.0676, 13.6516
Field Notes
Description:
It 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.
Habitat:
hese broad-nosed weevils are present in most of Europe, in the East Palearctic ecozone and in the Near East.
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