Trigonorhinus rotundatus
(LeConte, 1876)
fungus weevil
Trigonorhinus rotundatus is a of in the . It is classified within the Trigonorhinus, a group characterized by their association with fungal food sources. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1876 under the name Anthribulus rotundatus, which is now treated as a synonym. As a member of the Anthribidae, it belongs to a family of weevils commonly known as fungus weevils due to their feeding habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trigonorhinus rotundatus: /ˌtraɪɡənoʊˈraɪnəs roʊˌtʌnˈdeɪtəs/
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Taxonomic note
GBIF indicates that Trigonorhinus rotundatus is currently treated as a synonym of Anthribulus rotundatus (LeConte, 1876), with the placement shifting from Trigonorhinus to Anthribulus. However, iNaturalist and Wikipedia maintain the name under Trigonorhinus. This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or differences in systems between databases.