Dorytomus taeniatus

Dorytomus taeniatus is a species of weevil native to Europe. It was first described by Johann Christian Fabricius in 1781. The larvae cause a small growth (known as a gall) on the catkins of willows (Salix species).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dorytomus taeniatus 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.

Easily confused with

• Dorytomus dejeani
• Dorytomus tremulae
• Dorytomus melanophthalmus
• Dorytomus ictor
• Dorytomus longimanus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Curculionidae

Genus

Dorytomus

Species

Dorytomus taeniatus

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