Polydrusus impar explained

Polydrusus impar is a species of weevils belonging to the family Curculionidae.[1] [2]

Description

Polydrusus impar can reach a length of about 6.2-. The elytra are covered with elongated, lanceolate scales. They have a yellowish-brown or green color with metallic luster. The larvae live in the roots of trees. Adults can be found from May to September. These beetles are oligophagous.[3] [4]

Distribution

This species is present in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Slovakia and Switzerland.[1] [5]

Habitat

Polydrusus impar prefers mountainous regions.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id12750/ Biolib
  2. https://www.gbif.org/species/4467969 GBIF
  3. http://www.insektenbox.de/kaefer/polyim.htm Insektenbox
  4. http://www.commanster.eu/commanster/Insects/Beetles/SpBeetles/Polydrusus.impar.html Commanster
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817164321/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=255589 Fauna europaea