Himatium errans
LeConte, 1876
Straying Little Weevil
Himatium errans is a small weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species is commonly known as the Straying Little Weevil. Little is known of its or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Himatium errans: /hɪˈmeɪtiəm eˈræns/
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Distribution
Northeastern North America. Documented from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Québec in Canada; additional records from the United States. The specific North American localities beyond the Canadian provinces are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic notes
The Himatium is a small group within Curculionidae. Himatium errans is the type of the genus. The etymology of the specific epithet 'errans' (Latin for 'wandering' or 'straying') presumably refers to the species' habit or collection history, though this is not documented in the original description.
Data limitations
This has received limited study. The 31 iNaturalist observations suggest it is infrequently encountered or underreported. No published works detailing its , , or were located in major databases.