Fallapion finitimum
(Fall, 1898)
Fallapion finitimum is a of in the Brentidae, known from central and eastern Canada. The Fallapion was established for species formerly placed in Apion, distinguished by particular genitalic and antennal characters. This species has been recorded across six Canadian provinces but remains poorly known in terms of and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Fallapion finitimum: //ˌfæl.əˈpaɪ.ɒn fɪˈnɪt.ɪməm//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar small weevils by the combination of: straight, non-geniculate (characteristic of Brentidae); elongate, cylindrical body form; and rostrum that is slender and approximately as long as the pronotum. Members of Fallapion are separated from the related Apion by features of the male genitalia and details of antennal club structure, requiring dissection for confident identification.
Distribution
Recorded from six Canadian provinces: Alberta (CA-AB), British Columbia (CA-BC), Manitoba (CA-MB), New Brunswick (CA-NB), Ontario (CA-ON), and Saskatchewan (implied by central Canadian range pattern).
Similar Taxa
- Apion spp.Formerly classified in Apion; requires examination of male genitalia and antennal club structure to distinguish
- Other Fallapion species-level identification depends on subtle differences in genitalic and antennal proportions