Rhynchites giganteus Krynicki, 1832
Family: Rhynchitidae
Size: 8.3 mm (6.5 to 9.0 mm)
Distribution: From Central Asia through Southeastern Europe to southeastern Central Europe
Biology: Lives on fruit trees and Crataegus. Eggs are laid in the fruit, which is then induced to fall off by cutting the stems
Location: Bulgaria, Arkutino
leg.det. A.Olexa, VI.1970
Photo: U.Schmidt, 2025

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