Cimberis turbans
Kuschel, 1989
pine flower snout beetle
Cimberis turbans is a of pine flower snout in the , described by Kuschel in 1989. It is distributed in North America. Members of this family are characterized by elongated rostrums and association with coniferous .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cimberis turbans: /ˈsɪmbəˌrɪs ˈtɜrbænz/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Pinus - pollen feeding are known as pine flower weevils; larvae develop in male cones, feed on pollen
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Taxonomic Note
The represents an early-diverging lineage of weevils (Curculionoidea), sometimes called primitive weevils. The Cimberis contains associated with pine pollen cones.