Stator pruininus
(Horn, 1873)
pruinose bean weevil
Stator pruininus, commonly known as the bean weevil, is a small in the leaf beetle Chrysomelidae. It was originally described as Bruchus pruininus by Horn in 1873 before being transferred to the Stator. The species has a remarkably broad geographic distribution spanning four continents: Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. The 'pruinose bean weevil' refers to its characteristic waxy or frosted appearance, though despite the 'bean weevil' name, it belongs to Chrysomelidae rather than the true weevil family Curculionidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stator pruininus: /ˈsteɪtɔr pruːˈɪnɪnəs/
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Distribution
Central America; North America; Oceania; South America