Trichapion reconditum

(Gyllenhal, 1839)

Trichapion reconditum is a of in the Brentidae. It is a small with an elongated rostrum, characteristic of the family. The species has been documented in eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. It appears to be rarely encountered, with very few observations in citizen science databases.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichapion reconditum: /trɪˈkæpiˌɒn rɪˈkɒndɪtəm/

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Distribution

Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.

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Taxonomic note

The Trichapion belongs to the Brentidae (straight-snouted weevils), which was formerly treated as a (Brentinae) of Curculionidae but is now widely recognized as a distinct family based on morphological and molecular evidence.

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