An update on the presence of Leucomigus candidatus candidatus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Lixinae) in Romania


Citation
Olariu et al. (2023). Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” 66 (2)
Subjects
Animal Science and Zoology Ecology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Insect Science Plant Science
Abstract
This survey presents the first precise records of Leucomigus candidatus candidatus (Pallas, 1781) in Romania, confirming thus the presence of this species almost a century after its first and single record. Furthermore, ecology, habitat preference and distribution are discussed. We illustrate this taxon with high quality macro photographs, including the male genitalia with the everted and inflated endophallus. Comparative plates with similar-looking species are provided. New localities from Romania and Republic of Moldova are recorded for Cleonis pigra (Scopoli, 1763) and Cyphocleonus dealbatus (Gmelin, 1790).
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Publication date
2023-12-31
DOI
10.3897/travaux.66.e115940