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.

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