Perigaster cretura

(Herbst, 1797)

minute seed weevil

Perigaster cretura is a small seed-feeding in the . It occurs in North America, with records from eastern Canada and the United States. The has been subject to studies that describe its larval and pupal . As a member of the seed weevil , it is associated with reproductive structures.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Perigaster cretura: /ˌpɛrɪˈɡæstər ˈkrɛtʊrə/

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Distribution

North America. Documented from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec in Canada; distribution in the United States not specified in available sources.

Life Cycle

Larval and pupal stages have been described; specific details of developmental timing and progression not provided in available sources.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Herbst in 1797; the specific epithet 'cretura' and authorship citation follow standard zoological for this period.

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