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Odontocorynus umbellae

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Odontocorynus umbellae
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O. umbellae
Binomial name
Odontocorynus umbellae

Odontocorynus umbellae is a species in the weevil family.

Description

O. umbellae either have a brown or black coloring.[1] Adults grow up to 3–5 millimetres (0.12–0.20 in). The rostrum of the species is heavily curved at the base, but almost straight under the apex.[2]

Ecology

Adults consume flowers among of which are the Common Mullein, daisies, and sunflowers. They are active from May–September.

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