Brachybamus electus
Germar, 1833
marsh weevil
Brachybamus electus is a of weevil in the Brachyceridae, commonly referred to as a marsh weevil. It belongs to the superfamily Curculionoidea, which encompasses all weevils and their relatives. The species was described by Germar in 1833 and is provisionally accepted in modern taxonomic databases. It has been recorded in North America, specifically in Québec, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachybamus electus: /brækʰɪˈbæməs ɪˈlɛktəs/
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Distribution
Recorded as present in North America, with confirmed distribution in Québec, Canada.
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Taxonomic Uncertainty
placement varies across sources: Brachyceridae (GBIF, Catalogue of Life), Curculionidae (iNaturalist), and Erirhinidae (NCBI). This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in weevil superfamilies.
Observation Record
iNaturalist reports 55 observations for this , indicating it is documented but not commonly encountered.