Ceutorhynchus constrictus
Species of seed-feeding weevil in the family Curculionidae
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Ceutorhynchus constrictus is a species of minute seed weevil in the family Curculionidae.[1] It is native to Europe,[2] but has been released as a biological control agent for garlic mustard in North America.[3][4]
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| Ceutorhynchus constrictus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Ceutorhynchus |
| Species: | C. constrictus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ceutorhynchus constrictus Schoenherr, 1845 | |
Description
This weevil varies from 1.8-2.3mm in size.[5]
Habitat
This weevil occurs in forests and meadows.[4]
Diet
This weevil is oligophagous on Brassicaceae.[4]
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