Perapion punctinasum
(J.B. Smith, 1884)
Perapion punctinasum is a small weevil in the Brentidae, originally described from North America in 1884. It belongs to a of apionid-like weevils characterized by their compact body form and elongated rostrum. The species is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces, suggesting a broad northern distribution. Like other members of Perapion, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific relationships remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perapion punctinasum: //pɛˈræpiˌɒn ˌpʌŋktɪˈneɪsəm//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canadian provinces: Alberta (AB), British Columbia (BC), Manitoba (MB), Northwest Territories (NT), and Ontario (ON). These records indicate a transcontinental northern distribution spanning western, central, and eastern Canada.