Perigaster cretura
(Herbst, 1797)
minute seed weevil
Perigaster cretura is a small seed-feeding weevil in the Curculionidae. 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 guild, it is associated with plant 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 instar 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.