Description of the preimaginal stages and biology of the weevil Lixus (Dilixellus) pulverulentus (Scopoli, 1763) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Lixini)

Abstract

Last instar larva and pupa of Lixus pulverulentus (Scopoli, 1763) are described and illustrated for the first time. Larvae and pupae were collected in Rostov Region (Southern Russia) on host plants Cirsium serrulatum and Carduus acanthoides.

Keywords

• Coleoptera
• Curculionidae
• Lixini
• Lixus pulverulentus
• morphology
• chaetotaxia
• mature larvae
• pupa
• biology