Anthonomus pedicularius, the lice weevil, is a species of weevil native to Europe.Fauna EuropaeaMorris, M.G. (2012) True Weevils. (Coleoptera: Curculioninae, Baridinae, Oroitidinae). Part III. Royal Entomological Society of London Handbook 5 (17d).Hoffmann, A. (1950, 1954, 1958) Coléoptères curculionides. Parties I, II, III. Paris: Éditions Faune de France. Bibliothèque virtuelle numérique pdfs
Etymology The lice weevil gets its name from its scientific name, Anthonomus pedicularius, particularly pedicularius, meaning pediculosis, which is the infestation of lice on a person.
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