Lixus impressiventris

Lixus impressiventris

The color and shape look like katsuobushi.

Characteristics

The weevil is so named because it looks like dried bonito flakes before it is shaved. The surface of the body of about 1 cm is covered with reddish-brown powder, and small holes are lined up in rows. The snout (the so-called weevil's "nose") and legs are lead-colored. The wing tips are slightly curled.

Picture of Lixus impressiventris

Ecology

It undergoes complete metamorphosis, and adults emerge from spring to summer after pupation. It lives in thickets and eats the leaves of knotweed and other knotweed plants. The reddish-brown powder on the body can be removed by touching.

Habitat

I photographed an individual on a leaf in Katakura Castle Ruins Park, Hachioji City. It was walking slowly and I was able to take a close-up. The katsuobushi-like shape is interesting, but the round black eyes at the base of the snout are also cute.

Pictures

Introducing a picture of Lixus impressiventris.

Picture of Lixus impressiventris1|It has a color and shape like katsuobushi.
It has a color and shape like katsuobushi.
Picture of Lixus impressiventris2|The snout (nose) is lead colored.
The snout (nose) is lead colored.
Picture of Lixus impressiventris3|The tip of the upper wing is pointed.
The tip of the upper wing is pointed.
Picture of Lixus impressiventris4|The wing surface is lined with small holes.
The wing surface is lined with small holes.
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