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Beetles of Zihuatanejo

ORDER COLEOPTERA

Eurhinus aeruginosus
Eurhinus aeruginosus

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Beetles (Order Coleoptera​​)

-​Water, Rove, Scarab, Long-horned, Leaf, and Snout Beetles (Suborder Polyphaga)

-​Cucujiform Beetles (Infraorder Cucujiformia)

-Snout and Bark Beetles (Superfamily Curculionoidea)

-​True Weevils (Family Curculionidae)

-Flower Weevils (Subfamily Baridinae)

-Tribe Baridini

-Subtribe Eurhinina

-Genus Eurhinus

-Eurhinus aeruginosus


The Eurhinus aeruginosus is a striking species of flower weevil within the family Curculionidae. Known for its vibrant coloration, this weevil is often found on or near flowers and feeds on plant material. Its iridescent appearance and unique structure make it a fascinating species among weevils. Eurhinus aeruginosus is known for its metallic, iridescent green or blue-green color, with a reflective, almost jewel-like appearance. The adult Eurhinus aeruginosus feeds on flowers, pollen, and sometimes plant leaves. Its diet mainly consists of the softer parts of plants.

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