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.