Rhyncolus knowltoni

(Thatcher, 1940)

Rhyncolus knowltoni is a of in the , described by Thatcher in 1940. The Rhyncolus belongs to the true weevils, a large and diverse group of characterized by their elongated snouts. This species is known from limited collection records across the Canadian Prairie Provinces.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhyncolus knowltoni: /ˈrɪŋkələs ˈnoʊltoʊnaɪ/

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Distribution

Known from the Canadian Prairie Provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, with all confirmed records from Canada.

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Taxonomic placement

The Rhyncolus is placed in the , the largest family of . The specific placement within and tribe is not clearly established in available sources.

Collection rarity

Only one observation record exists in iNaturalist, suggesting this is rarely encountered or underreported.

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