Cimberis compta
(LeConte, 1876)
pine flower snout beetle
Cimberis compta is a of pine flower snout beetle in the . It is one of several species in the Cimberis, a group of weevil-like beetles associated with conifers. The species has been documented in western North America, including British Columbia. Nemonychidae is a small family of primitive weevils, with larvae that develop in male conifer cones.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cimberis compta: /ˈsɪmbərɪs ˈkɒmptə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from British Columbia, Canada. Distribution records suggest presence in western North America.
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval development in male conesinferred from -level ; Cimberis associated with Pinus
Similar Taxa
- Cimberis pilosacongeneric with overlapping North American range; distinguished by differences in pronotal and elytral setation and
More Details
Taxonomic note
, sometimes called pine flower snout beetles, are considered among the most primitive living weevils. Cimberis compta was described by LeConte in 1876.