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

[摘要]  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

[学科分类] 昆虫学

[关键词] Artemisia weeds;beetle;behavior;development;oviposition