Lixus vilis (Rossi, 1790)
on Erodium
parasite
Larvae and pupae in the root collar. Adult beetles are mainly found under the plants.
host plants
Geraniaceae, narrowly monophagous
Erodium cicutarium.
distribution within Europe
references
Colonnelli, Osella & Cornacchia (2011a), Cunev (2013a), Dieckmann (1983a), Germann, Wermelinger, Obrist ao (2015b), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Sanz Benito, García-Ocejo Izquierdo & de los Mozos Pascua (1996a), Stejskal (2014a), Velázquez de Castro, Alonso Zarazaga & Outerelo (1990a).