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Green Nettle Weevil

Phyllobius pomaceus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Phyllobius pomaceus (subgenus Metaphyllobius) is a species of short-nosed weevil commonly known as the nettle weevil. Description Phyllobius pomaceus is a slender and elongate weevil, measuring 7–9 mm in length with bright metallic green scales, combined with variations of gold, blue and copper colour, on its elytra. Larvae measure up to 8 mm in length, with a creamy white coloured body and dark head.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 2,440Germany · 1,435France · 529Netherlands · 277Belgium · 141Luxembourg · 59Switzerland · 41