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Perapion violaceum - Perapion violaceum

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Perapion violaceum Perapion violaceum - Perapion violaceum dylan Blaise Castle 1 Feb 2024, 12:52 a.m. 29 May 2022, 5:14 p.m.
Perapion violaceum Perapion violaceum - Perapion violaceum dylan Blaise Castle 1 Feb 2024, 12:52 a.m. 29 May 2022, 5:14 p.m.
Perapion violaceum Perapion violaceum - Perapion violaceum dylan Blaise Castle 1 Feb 2024, 12:52 a.m. 29 May 2022, 5:14 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread in the South, becoming scarce in the North. Length: 2.6 - 3.5 mm. Found on Docks (Rumex), mainly Broad-leaved Dock (R. obtussifolius).

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