Cophes oblongus
Kissinger, 1964
hidden snout weevil
Cophes oblongus is a of hidden snout weevil described by David G. Kissinger in 1964. It belongs to the Cophes within the weevil Curculionidae. The species is recorded from North America, with 214 observations documented on iNaturalist. Its status is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophes oblongus: /ˈkoʊfɛs ɑbˈlɔŋɡəs/
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Identification
Members of the Cophes can be recognized as hidden snout weevils, characterized by a rostrum that is usually short and often partly concealed by the . Specific diagnostic features for C. oblongus relative to are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Recorded from North America. Specific countries or regions within North America are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Status
Listed as provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life and accepted in GBIF. The was described by weevil David G. Kissinger in 1964.
Observation Frequency
The has 214 research-grade observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in North America.