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Purple Loosestrife Root Borer

Hylobius transversovittatus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Hylobius transversovittatus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to the Old World where both adults and larvae feed on purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). This plant is regarded as an invasive species in North America and the weevil has been introduced into both the United States and Canada in an effort to control the plant.

Distribution

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Germany · 50France · 6Italy · 5Netherlands · 4Switzerland · 3