Allandrus populi

Pierce, 1930

Allandrus populi is a fungus weevil in the Anthribidae, described by Pierce in 1930. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As a member of the fungus weevil family, it is associated with fungal , though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Allandrus populi: /ælˈlændrəs ˈpɒpjʊlaɪ/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada.

Host Associations

  • Fungi - feeds onAs a fungus weevil (Anthribidae), the is associated with fungal , though specific fungal are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic History

The was formally described by W.D. Pierce in 1930. The Allandrus belongs to the Anthribidae, a group commonly known as fungus weevils due to their association with fungal substrates.

Data Availability

As of the knowledge cutoff, only 4 iNaturalist observations were recorded for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No detailed morphological descriptions, ecological studies, or data have been identified in the consulted sources.

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