Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, 1970 is a animal in the Brachyceridae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, 1970

Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, 1970

Neochetina eichhorniae is a small South American weevil with a 3–4 month life cycle, brownish-gray mottled body.

Family
Genus
Neochetina
Order
Coleoptera
Class
Insecta

About Neochetina eichhorniae Warner, 1970

Neochetina eichhorniae, scientifically described by Warner in 1970, is native to Argentina and neighboring regions of South America. Its body is primarily brownish-gray, marked with distinct characteristic brown mottling. Excluding the head and antennae, the species measures approximately 3.5 mm in length. The weevil's full life cycle lasts around three to four months, with the exact duration dependent on environmental conditions.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera Brachyceridae Neochetina

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