Coelocephalapion carinatum
(J.B. Smith, 1884)
Coelocephalapion carinatum is a of in the Brentidae, first described by J.B. Smith in 1884. It belongs to a of small weevils characterized by their elongated rostrum. The species has been recorded in eastern Canada, specifically in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Information regarding its , , and remains sparse in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coelocephalapion carinatum: /ˌseɪləkɛfəˈleɪpiən ˌkærɪˈneɪtəm/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: Nova Scotia and Ontario.
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Taxonomic placement
The Coelocephalapion belongs to the Brentidae, a group of weevils distinguished from the true weevils (Curculionidae) by various anatomical features including the structure of the and the presence of a distinct gular .
Data limitations
No observations of this are recorded in iNaturalist, and no Wikipedia summary exists. The species appears to be poorly documented in publicly accessible sources, suggesting it may be rarely encountered, understudied, or primarily documented in specialized taxonomic literature.