Craponius inaequalis
(Say, T., 1832)
Grape Curculio
Craponius inaequalis, commonly known as the curculio, is a minute seed in the . The is to North America, with records from Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States. As a member of the seed weevils, it is associated with feeding on seeds, though specific plant relationships remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Craponius inaequalis: //kræˈpoʊ.ni.əs ɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lɪs//
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Distribution
North America, including Ontario, Canada, and the eastern United States.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'inaequalis' (unequal) may refer to some asymmetrical feature of the body, though this interpretation is speculative without examination of material or original description.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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