Rhinoncus perpendicularis

(G.C. Reich, 1797)

A weevil in the Curculionidae, originally described as Curculio perpendicularis in 1797. The Rhinoncus contains species associated with Polygonaceae plants. Records indicate presence in Belgium and Ontario, Canada, with 85 iNaturalist observations suggesting moderate documentation.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhinoncus perpendicularis: //rɪˈnɒŋkəs pərˌpɛndɪkjuˈlɑːrɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Belgium (multiple localities) and Ontario, Canada.

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