Barilepis grisea
Casey, 1920
flower weevil
Barilepis grisea is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Casey in 1920. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The is listed as 'provisionally accepted' in the Catalogue of Life, indicating that its taxonomic status may require further verification or revision.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- Catalogue of Life
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