Euophryum

Broun, 1909

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Euophryum is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Thomas Broun in 1909. The genus includes native to New Zealand, with at least one species, Euophryum confine, documented from that region. Records indicate presence in parts of Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, suggesting either additional native range or introduced . The genus is represented by 149 observations on iNaturalist.

Euophryum by (c) Mike Kerry, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Kerry. Used under a CC-BY license.Euophryum confine by (c) Joeb, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Joeb. Used under a CC-BY license.Euophryum confine (Broun) (5101954701) by Natural History Museum: Coleoptera Section from South Kensingon, London, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Euophryum: //juːˈɒfɹiːəm//

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Distribution

Native to New Zealand; documented in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on distribution records.

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Taxonomic history

The was described by New Zealand entomologist Thomas Broun in 1909, reflecting the region's distinctive weevil fauna.

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