Rhyncolus knowltoni
(Thatcher, 1940)
Rhyncolus knowltoni is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Thatcher in 1940. The Rhyncolus belongs to the true weevils, a large and diverse group of beetles 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 Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. 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.