Magdalis armicollis, the red elm bark weevil, is a species of wedge-shaped bark weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. Larvae live within the wood of Ulmus trees while the adults feed on leaves.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red Elm Bark Weevil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Curculionidae
- Genus
- Magdalis
- Species
- Magdalis armicollis
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