Mile-a-minute weevil

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Rhinoncomimus latipes, the mile-a-minute weevil, is a species of weevil in the family of beetles known as Curculionidae. Life cycle Rhinoncomimus latipes is highly co-evolved with its host plant (Persicaria perfoliata or Polygonum perfoliatum), commonly known as mile-a-minute or Asiatic tearthumb, and has only been found to successfully reproduce on mile-a-minute. Adults overwinter in leaf litter and emerge early in spring to feed on leaves and mate.

Persicaria perfoliata (basónimo Polygonum perfoliatum)​ es una especie de planta en la familia Polygonaceae. Algunos nombres comunes son cola del diablo, linterna del diablo y escudo del diablo. ​​ Es una enredadera anual rastrera herbácea con tallos con púas y hojas triangulares.