Larinus araxicola
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Larinus araxicola Gultekin, 2006
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Larinus araxicola is a species of true weevil found in the Araks valley in northeastern Turkey.[1]
The weevil feeds on Centaurea polypodiifolia L. (Asteraceae).[1] Females lay eggs on the flowerheads, and larvae undergo development inside the flower heads.
References
- ^ a b L. Gültekin (2006). "A new weevil species Larinus araxicola sp. n. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Lixinae) from northeastern Turkey with biological notes" (PDF). Proceedings of the Russian Entomological Society.