Ceutorhynchus constrictus explained

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]}

Description

This weevil varies from 1.8-2.3mm in size.^[5]

Habitat

This weevil occurs in forests and meadows.

Diet

This weevil is oligophagous on Brassicaceae.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ceutorhynchus constrictus. iNaturalist.
2. Web site: Ceutorhynchus constrictus Schoenherr, 1845. GBIF.
3. Web site: Biological control of garlic mustard. CABI.
4. Ceutorhynchus constrictus. Zenodo. 2018 . 10.5281/zenodo.3800791 . Yunakov . Nikolai . Nazarenko . Vitalij . Filimonov . Rostislav . Volovnik . Semyon .
5. Web site: Univoltine Weevil Ceutorhynchus constrictus (Marsham, 1802). Biolib.