Notiodes depressus

(Burke, 1961)

marsh weevil

Notiodes depressus is a of marsh in the Brachyceridae. The species was originally described by Burke in 1961 and has been recorded as a synonym under Endalus depressus in some taxonomic databases. As a member of the marsh weevil group, it is associated with wetland or moist environments. The species has been documented through a limited number of observations (3 records in iNaturalist), suggesting it may be uncommon or under-recorded.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Notiodes depressus: //nɒˈtaɪ.oʊˌdiːz dɪˈprɛs.əs//

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Habitat

Marsh or wetland environments, as indicated by the 'marsh ' applied to members of this .

Distribution

North America; specific locality records are sparse with only 3 documented observations in iNaturalist.

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Taxonomic Notes

There is taxonomic confusion surrounding this . GBIF lists Notiodes depressus as a synonym of Endalus depressus, while NCBI places it in Erirhinidae rather than Brachyceridae. The most recent consensus based on Wikipedia and primary sources places it in Brachyceridae. The Notiodes is part of the 'marsh ' group within the weevil superfamily Curculionoidea.

Observation Rarity

With only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the data query, this appears to be rarely encountered or potentially under-surveyed in its .

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