Otiorhynchus gemmatus

Otiorhynchus gemmatus is a species in the weevil family (Curculionidae).

Otiorhynchus gemmatus
Museum specimen of Otiorhynchus gemmatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Curculionidae
Subfamily:
Entiminae
Tribe:
Otiorhynchini
Genus:
Otiorhynchus
Species:
O. gemmatus
Binomial name
Otiorhynchus gemmatus
(Scopoli, 1763)
Synonyms
  • Dorymerus gemmatus

Description

Otiorhynchus gemmatus can reach a length of 6.5–9 millimetres (0.26–0.35 in). The basic color is black, with small white spots on the elytra.

Distribution and habitat

This species inhabits the mountains of most of Europe.

References


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