Bug FAQJewel Weevil
Eurhinus magnificus · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Eurhynchidae
They are brilliantly coloured, sometimes called the iridescent weevil. They feed on the vine Cissus verticillata and are native to Central America.
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How to recognize it
The jewel weevil is noted for its brilliant coloration.
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Size
Adults measure roughly 5 to 6 mm in length and 3 to 4 mm in width.
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Where it lives
Its host plant is the vine Cissus verticillata.
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What it eats
It feeds on Cissus verticillata.
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Where it comes from
Eurhinus magnificus is native to Central America.
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Lookalikes
It is also referred to as the iridescent weevil and sometimes as the green immigrant leaf weevil.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 1 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: introduced in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What does the jewel weevil look like?
It is brilliantly coloured, giving it the nickname iridescent weevil.
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What plant does the jewel weevil live on?
Its host plant is the vine Cissus verticillata.
Source: Wikipedia
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurhinus_magnificus
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