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Lixus iridis

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Lixus iridis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Lixus
Species:
L. iridis
Binomial name
Lixus iridis
Olivier, 1807

Lixus iridis is a species of weevil found in Europe.[1]

Description

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The adults grow up to 12–17 mm long. The body is oblong and features a yellow-grey coloration. There are three faint longitudinal grey grooves on the prothorax and the abdomen. Elbowed (characteristic of true weevils) and thin antennae are placed on the upper third of the straight and cylindrical rostrum which is as long as the prothorax. Finally, they have thin legs with little thickened femurs.[2]

Biology

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This species lays its eggs in June.

Etymology

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The name iridis, which literally means "from Iris", refers to the Iris plant.

References

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  1. ^ naturelle, Museum national d'Histoire. "Lixus iridis Olivier, 1807 - Lixe des ombellifères". Inventaire National du Patrimoine Naturel (in French). Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  2. ^ "Lixus iridis - Quel est cet animal ?". www.quelestcetanimal.com (in French).