Brentus anchorago

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brentus anchorago: //ˈbrɛn.tʊs æŋˈkɔːr.ə.ɡoʊ//

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Images

EB1911 Coleoptera - Fig. 40-42.—Brenthus anchorago; Otiorrhynchus ligustici; Lixus paraplecticus by AnonymousUnknown author. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Brentus anchorago 12316149 by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Brentus anchorago 5715860 by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Brentus anchorago 7004343 by Luis Mora. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
The natural history of beetles (Plate 21) (6008009921) by Duncan, James; Jardine, William; Lizars, W. H.. Used under a Public domain license.
The natural history of beetles - illustrated by thirty-two plates, numerous wood-cuts, with memoir and portrait of Ray (1852) (14762144834) by Duncan, James, 1804-1861; Jardine, William, Sir, 1800-1874; Lizars, W. H. (William Home), 1788-1859, engraver. Used under a No restrictions license.

Summary

Brentus anchorago is a long-snouted weevil from the family Brentidae, found in the neotropical region, particularly associated with the gumbo-limbo tree.

Physical Characteristics

15 to 52 mm in length; black color with longitudinal yellow markings on the elytra; serrate, non-geniculate antennae.

Identification Tips

Exhibits significant sexual dimorphism; males are much thinner than females.

Habitat

Associated with the gumbo-limbo tree (Bursera simaruba); often found under the bark of dead logs.

Distribution

From southern Florida (Dade and Monroe counties), throughout Mexico and South America, and in the West Indies.

Tags

  • Brentus anchorago
  • weevil
  • Brentidae
  • Florida
  • neotropical species