Bruchidius terrenus
(Sharp, 1886)
Bruchidius terrenus is a seed beetle (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) first described by Sharp in 1886. The has been recorded across parts of Europe (Bulgaria, France, Romania) and the conterminous United States, though its North American presence may represent introduction. Like other Bruchidius species, it is a seed-feeding whose larvae develop inside legume seeds. The species has been treated under the Pygobruchidius in some classifications, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bruchidius terrenus: /bruːˈkɪdi.əs tɛˈreːnʊs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Bulgaria, France, and Romania in Europe; also present in the conterminous 48 United States. The disjunct distribution suggests possible human-mediated introduction to North America.