Acanthoscelidius curtus
(Say, 1832)
minute seed weevil
Acanthoscelidius curtus is a small weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. As a member of the minute seed weevils, it belongs to a group specialized for feeding on seeds. The species has been documented in North America, with confirmed records from Québec, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthoscelidius curtus: //əˌkænθoʊsəˈlaɪdiəs ˈkɜːrtəs//
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Distribution
North America, including Québec, Canada.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Thomas Say in 1832, placing it among the earliest North American weevils to receive formal scientific description.
Data Deficiency
Despite being described nearly two centuries ago, A. curtus remains poorly documented in entomological literature, with no published studies specifically addressing its , , or associations.