Poophagus sisymbrii explained

Poophagus sisymbrii is a species of weevil native to Europe.[1] [2] [3] Nasturtium officinale is usual host plant. They "swim" quite well with their paws.

Notes and References

  1. [Fauna Europaea]
  2. Morris, M.G. (2012) True Weevils. (Coleoptera: Curculioninae, Baridinae, Oroitidinae). Part III. Royal Entomological Society of London Handbook 5 (17d).
  3. Hoffmann, A. (1950, 1954, 1958) Coléoptères curculionides. Parties I, II, III. Paris: Éditions Faune de France. Bibliothèque virtuelle numérique pdfs

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