Liparus coronatus


Liparus coronatus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Curculionidae, native to Europe.

Description

Liparus coronatus can reach a body length of about. These rather uncommon small weevils are almost completely shiny black. Pronotum is finely and densely punctured. The basal edge is lined with yellow scales throughout, with two large yellow scaly spots on each side. Femurs are strong and pointed.

Biology

Adults of Liparus coronatus can be found from March to September. Larvae develop within rootstock. These weevils live on Apiaceae, mainly on chervil, Rough Chervil, wild carrot, Carrot and Pastinaca species.