Merhynchites wickhami

Hamilton, 1979

western rose curculio

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Merhynchites wickhami, the western rose curculio, is a of leaf-rolling weevil in the Attelabidae. The species was described by Hamilton in 1979 and occurs in North America. Two are recognized: M. w. wickhami and M. w. rufi.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Merhynchites wickhami: /mɛrˈɪŋkɪtiːz ˈwɪkhɑːmiː/

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Distribution

North America. Records from Canada include Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Merhynchites wickhami wickhami Hamilton and Merhynchites wickhami rufi Hamilton.

Taxonomic Note

The was described by Hamilton in 1979. The Merhynchites belongs to the leaf-rolling weevil Attelabidae, a group known for females that roll leaves to create nurseries for their .

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