Trigonorhinus tomentosus
(Say, 1826)
Trigonorhinus tomentosus is a fungus weevil in the Anthribidae, found in Central America and North America. The was described by Say in 1826. Two are recognized: Trigonorhinus tomentosus andersoni Valentine and the nominate subspecies Trigonorhinus tomentosus tomentosus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trigonorhinus tomentosus: /trɪˌɡoʊnoʊˈraɪnəs təˌmɛntoʊˈsoʊs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Misconceptions
The specific epithet 'tomentosus' is shared with Nicrophorus tomentosus, a burying in the Silphidae. These are unrelated with completely different ecologies: T. tomentosus is a fungus weevil (Anthribidae), while N. tomentosus is a carrion-feeding burying beetle. The similar names have no taxonomic significance.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Trigonorhinus tomentosus andersoni Valentine and Trigonorhinus tomentosus tomentosus (Say, 1826).