Observations on the life history and habits of Endalus celatus Burke (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
By Board, V.V. and Burke, H.R.
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Board, V.V. and Burke, H.R. (1971) Observations on the life history and habits of
Endalus celatus Burke (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The Coleopterists Bulletin, 25(2): 63-65.
Abstract
The life history and habits of
Endalus celatus Burke on
Marsilea mucronata A. Br. in Texas are discussed. Eggs are deposited in the sporocarps of this plant, with the developing larvae feeding on the spores. Pupation occurs in the larval feeding cavity. The weevil larvae are parasitized by
Trimeromicrus sp.