On biology and distribution of weevil Lixus fasciculatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) – A potential agent against Artemisia weeds

Abstract :

Geographical distribution, habitat, phenology, food plants of the imago and larva, feeding, mating and egg-laying behavior, the development of larva of Lixus fasciculatus were studied. In Ukrainian steppe L. fasciculatus is univoltine. Adults feed on Artemisia vulgaris and A. absinthium. Preimaginal development occurs into stems of A. vulgaris. Data on geographic distribution (especially in Ukraine) are given. This species seems to be a potential agent against Artemisia weeds


Keyword :

Artemisia weeds, beetle, behavior, development, oviposition


Author(s) : Volovnik, S.
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Published Issue : 2012 Vol. 7 Number 2


2012 Vol. 7 Number 2