Mononychus vulpeculus

(Fabricius, 1802)

iris weevil

Mononychus vulpeculus, commonly known as the iris weevil, is a small seed-feeding weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to North America and has been documented in Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The belongs to the Mononychus, a group of minute seed weevils.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mononychus vulpeculus: /mɔˈnoʊnɪkəs vʌlˈpɛkjʊləs/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Ontario and Québec in Canada, and Vermont in the United States.

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Taxonomic Authority Discrepancy

The authority is cited as Fabricius, 1802 in most sources (Catalogue of Life, GBIF), though NCBI lists Fabricius, 1801. The 1802 date is more widely accepted.

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