Jewel Weevil

Eurhinus magnificus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Eurhynchidae

Eurhinus magnificus, the jewel weevil, is a species of weevil native to Central America. The species was originally described by Leonard Gyllenhaal in 1836. Eurhinus magnificus has also been referred to as the iridescent weevil, and (possibly incorrectly) as the green immigrant leaf weevil.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

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