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0040 Col Cur, Oribatis cyaneus
© Roger Key
Family
 
Curculionidae
Sub Family
 
Orobitidinae
Description
 
a sub-family of true weevils
Background to Family
 
The adults of the sole species, Orobitis cyaneus, are wonderful mimics of violet seeds (Violoaceae), upon which the larvae feed.

 

 


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Notes
 
Old data currently unassessed by a specialist for changes in nomenclature or errors in original sources.; ;
Notes on Sources
 
Most recent source
 
1964

Below is a list of all sources for this family / sub-family contained within DBIF. Click on source name for a list of all records for this source.

 
Source
 
Hoffmann, A. (1954) Faune de France. Coleopteres Curculionides 59:2 487-1208:1041
Source
 
Scherf, H.(1964) Abh. senckenb. naturforsch. Ges. 506 1-335:120
Source
 
Walsh, G.B. & Dibb, J.R.(1954) Amat. Ent. 11 83-98:98

 

 

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