Phytoecia virgula

Phytoecia virgula is a species of beetle from the subfamily Lamiinae.

Description
Adults have a length of 6 - 12 mm. They can be found from April to July.

Distribution
From Europe, Turkey and Russia to the Caucasus, the Middle East and Kazakhstan.

Development
The life cycle lasts a year. They feed on a wide variety of plants and grasses, including Achillea millefolium, wormwood (Artemisia), carrot (Daucus), tansy (Tanacetum), Inula and hawkweed (Hieracium).