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Oak Leaf-roller

Attelabus nitens

Classification

Class
Insecta

Attelabus nitens is a species of leaf-rolling weevil in the beetle family Attelabidae, found in Europe. Commonly known as the oak leaf-roller, it derives its name from the female's behavior of rolling itself in oak leaves after laying an egg.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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