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Large Pine Weevil

Hylobius abietis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Curculionidae ›Genus: Hylobius

About

Hylobius abietis or the large pine weevil is a beetle belonging to Curculionidae family. This species is widely regarded as the most important pest of most commercially important coniferous trees in European plantations. Seedlings planted or arising from natural regeneration (germinated seed-fall) after clear felling operations are especially at risk. The adult weevils cause damage by eating the bark of seedlings around the 'collar' of the stem, thus 'ring-barking' the tree seedling which usually results in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Pine Weevil?
The scientific name of Large Pine Weevil is Hylobius abietis.
What kingdom does Large Pine Weevil belong to?
Large Pine Weevil belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Large Pine Weevil belong to?
Large Pine Weevil belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Large Pine Weevil belong to?
Large Pine Weevil belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Large Pine Weevil belong to?
Large Pine Weevil belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Large Pine Weevil belong to?
Large Pine Weevil belongs to the family Curculionidae.
What genus does Large Pine Weevil belong to?
Large Pine Weevil belongs to the genus Hylobius.