Archarius salicivorus

(Paykull, 1792)

Archarius salicivorus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Paykull in 1792. The specific epithet 'salicivorus' indicates an association with willow (Salix). It is native to Europe and has been recorded in Belgium.

2021 08 19 Archarius salicivorus by Slimguy. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Willow Gall Weevil - Curculio salicivorus (25740790532) by Line Sabroe from Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Archarius salicivorus, Fenn's Moss, North Wales, Aug 2010 (18129143529) by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Archarius salicivorus: //ˌɑːrˈkɛəriəs sæˌlɪˈkɪvɔːrəs//

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Distribution

Europe. Documented occurrences include Belgium.

Host Associations

  • Salix - likely feeding associationInferred from specific epithet 'salicivorus', meaning 'willow-eating'

Similar Taxa

  • Archarius pyrrhocerasCongeneric in the same Archarius, also native to Europe

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Nomenclature

Original combination: Curculio salicivorus Paykull, 1792. Transferred to Archarius.

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