Perigaster
Dietz, W.G., 1896
minute seed weevils
Perigaster is a of minute seed in the , established by in 1896. The genus contains approximately seven described distributed in North America. These small weevils are associated with seeds, though specific relationships remain poorly documented for most species. The stages of at least one species, P. cretura, have been described.
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How to pronounce Perigaster: /ˌpɛrɪˈɡæstər/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States including P. alternans, P. cretura, P. liturata, P. lituratus, P. longirostris, P. obscura, and P. tetracantha
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Species inventory
Seven are currently recognized: Perigaster alternans Blatchley, 1928; P. cretura (Herbst, 1797); P. liturata (, 1896); P. lituratus Buchanan, 1937; P. longirostris Buchanan, 1931; P. obscura (LeConte, 1876); and P. tetracantha Champion (date unspecified). Note that P. liturata and P. lituratus represent separate species with similar epithets.