Paratrachelizus uncimanus
(Boheman, 1840)
Paratrachelizus uncimanus is a of primitive weevil in the Brentidae, a group of beetles characterized by their elongated snouts. The species was described by Boheman in 1840. It is distributed across the Caribbean Sea region and North America. As a member of Brentidae, it belongs to a family often referred to as straight-snouted weevils, distinguished from the more familiar Curculionidae by their non-elbowed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paratrachelizus uncimanus: //ˌpærətrəˈkiːlɪzəs ˌʌnsɪˈmeɪnəs//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
As a member of Brentidae, this can be distinguished from true weevils (Curculionidae) by its straight, non-geniculate (non-elbowed) that lack a distinct club. The Paratrachelizus is part of a group of primitive weevils; specific diagnostic features for P. uncimanus relative to are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Caribbean Sea region and North America. Specific locality records are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Curculionidae (true weevils)Brentidae are frequently confused with true weevils, but differ in having straight rather than elbowed and a generally more elongated body form.
More Details
Taxonomic placement
Brentidae is one of several in the superfamily Curculionoidea, representing a lineage of 'primitive weevils' that diverged before the massive radiation of Curculionidae.