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Silver-green Leaf Weevil

Phyllobius argentatus

About Silver-green Leaf Weevil

A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.

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Did You Know?

Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.

Distribution

Where Silver-green Leaf Weevil can be found

Seasonal Activity

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Silver-green Leaf Weevil (Phyllobius argentatus). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/silver-green-leaf-weevil

MLA:
"Silver-green Leaf Weevil." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/silver-green-leaf-weevil.