Lixinae
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
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| Order | Beetles |
| Rank | Subfamily |
| Family | Curculionidae |
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| ID | 2969146 |
About Lixinae
Lixinae is a subfamily of true weevils, included in the Molytinae in many older treatments. They are mainly root feeders, although some develop in flower buds or stems. Several species are used in biological control of invasive weeds, namely knapweeds.