Saproxylic weevil

(Dryophthorus corticalis)

Description

Dryophthorus corticalis is a scallop species first described by Gustaf von Paykull in 1792.Dryophthorus corticalis is part of the genus Dryophthorus,and the family vivlar.The species is reproducing in Sweden.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Coleoptera

Family:Dryophthoridae

Genus:Dryophthorus

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