The morphology of the immature stages of the weevil Plinthus (Caucasoplinthus) alternans Reitter, 1888 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Molytinae)

Abstract

The last-instar larva and pupa of the Western Caucasian weevil Plinthus alternus are described for the first time. The species develops on widespread in subalpine landscapes sorrel Rumex alpinus.

Keywords

• Coleoptera
• Curculionidae
• Molytinae
• Plinthus alternans
• mature larva
• pupa
• morphology