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Thistle Head Weevil

Rhinocyllus conicus

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown, short-haired Weevil with mottled pattern.

Habitat:

On non-native Thistle in Oak woodland. This genus is "native to Europe/Mediterranean, introduced in NA"

Reference Links:

Species Rhinocyllus conicus - Thistle Head Weevil - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Thistle Head Weevil

Rhinocyllus sp.
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PublishedApril 15, 2014

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