Biology:Weirius

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Weirius is a genus of beetle of the family Curculionidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Weirius suturalis, which is found in Australia (New South Wales, Queensland).[2][3]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 3.2–3.7 mm (0.13–0.15 in). They are dark reddish-brown, with the legs and antennae paler. They are densely clothed with greyish-white scales mottled with darker ones, becoming whitish, or with a faint bluish tinge, on the underside.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". https://www.gbif.org/species/12259494. 
  2. ↑ Yunakov, N. (2026). "Weirius suturalis at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/B73XF. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lea, A. M. (1930). "Descriptions of new species of Australian Coleoptera XXI.". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 55: 451-467.. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/35070109#page/575/mode/1up. Retrieved June 5, 2026. 

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