Magdalis barbita
Black Elm Bark Weevil
Magdalis barbita is a of wedge-shaped bark weevil in the Curculionidae. The 'black elm bark weevil' suggests an association with elm trees (Ulmus species). As a member of the Magdalis, it belongs to a group of bark weevils that develop in woody plants. The species has been documented in limited observations, with only 12 records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Magdalis barbita: /mæɡˈdælɪs ˈbɑːrbɪtə/
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Host Associations
- Ulmus - probable Inferred from 'black elm bark weevil'; specific relationship not documented