Cylindrocopturus operculatus
Blatchl. & Leng, 1916
Cylindrocopturus operculatus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The Cylindrocopturus includes several species associated with sunflowers and related plants, though specific ecological details for C. operculatus remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cylindrocopturus operculatus: /sɪˌlɪndroʊˌkɒptjʊrəs ˌoʊpərˈkjʊleɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond this continental-level occurrence are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Cylindrocopturus adspersus (sunflower stem weevil)Same ; C. adspersus is a documented sunflower pest with brown and white mottled approximately 3/16 inch long. C. operculatus may resemble this in general weevil but lacks confirmed visual description.
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Taxonomic Status
The is provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life and accepted in GBIF. The Cylindrocopturus contains multiple sunflower-associated species, but C. operculatus specifically has minimal published ecological or morphological documentation beyond its original description and taxonomic placement.