Labidostomis longimana (lat. Labidostomis longimana)

Labidostomis longimana
Labidostomis longimana

Distribution

This species is found in most of Europe, in the eastern Palearctic realm, and in the Near East.

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Labidostomis longimana

Description

These beetles are 4–7 mm long, the head and pronotum are black, the elytra are orange-brown.

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Labidostomis longimana

Biology

The life cycle of these beetles lasts two years. They feed on cereals and several other plants. It is considered a pest of Pistachio (Pistacia vera).

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References

A. O. Bienkowski - Larva of the leaf beetle Labidostomis longimana (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Clytrinae) – Entomological Review – Volume 89, Number 3

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External links

Biolib Borowiec L.: Culex.biol.uni.wroc.pl Chrysomelidae of Europe

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