Dirabius rectirostris

Casey, 1920

flower weevil

Dirabius rectirostris is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Casey in 1920. The species is known from eastern Canada and is documented in the beetle family Curculionidae, one of the largest families of beetles.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dirabius rectirostris: /dɪˈræbiˌʊs ˌrɛktɪˈrɒstrɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. The is present in North America broadly, though specific range details beyond Canadian provinces are not well documented.

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Taxonomic status

Listed as provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life. The Dirabius is part of the large weevil Curculionidae.

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