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    (c) Jakob Fahr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Ian Boyd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Noah Strycker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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    (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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Broom Seed Beetle

Bruchidius villosus

Worldwide
2,489 observations
Group
Insects
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About

Bruchidius villosus is a species of bean weevil known by the common names broom seed beetle and Scotch broom bruchid. This beetle is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius).

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