Stenoscelis brevis

Boheman, C.H. in Schönherr, C.J., 1845

snout beetle, bark beetle

Stenoscelis brevis is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Boheman in 1845. The species belongs to a of snout or bark beetles distributed in North America. Records indicate presence across eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenoscelis brevis: /ˌstɛnɒˈskɛlɪs ˈbrɛvɪs/

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Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences in Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Carl Henrik Boheman in 1845 within Schönherr's * et curculionidum*. The species epithet 'brevis' (Latin for 'short') may refer to body proportions relative to , though original description not consulted.

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