Perapion curtirostre

(Germar, 1817)

Perapion curtirostre is a small weevil in the Brentidae. It has been recorded in parts of Canada and Belgium. The species was first described by Germar in 1817. Observations suggest it is active during warmer months.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perapion curtirostre: /pɛˈræpiɒn ˌkɜːrtɪˈrɒstri/

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Distribution

Recorded in Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and Belgium. Distribution records suggest a transatlantic range, though this may reflect sampling rather than natural occurrence.

Seasonality

Active during warmer months based on observational data.

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Taxonomic Note

NCBI lists this under Apionidae, while GBIF and other sources place it in Brentidae. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic debate regarding the classification of apionine weevils.

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