Polydrusus impressifrons explained

Polydrusus impressifrons, known generally as the pale green weevil or leaf weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is native to Europe, but was introduced to North America in the early 20th Century. They feed on fruit trees and hardwood trees.[1]

Description

Polydrusus impressifrons looks similar to Polydrusus formosus, but P. impressifrons is smaller and lighter and has a broader head. Adult beetles are pale green-blue in color and have a pattern of lines and dots on their backs. They reach a length of NaNinches.

Subspecies

These two subspecies belong to the species Polydrusus impressifrons:

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lisak . Sarah . Aukema . Brian . Shanovich . Hailey . Polydrusus Weevils FruitEdge . 2024-04-30 . fruitedge.umn.edu.