''Odontocorynus umbellae'' is a species in the

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family.

Description

''Odontocorynus umbellae'' either have a brown or black coloring.

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s grow up to . The

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of the species is heavily curved at the base, but almost straight under the

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Ecology

Adults consume

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s among of which are the Common Mullein, daisies, and

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s. They are active from May–September.

References

Baridinae Beetles described in 1801 {{Baridinae-stub