Rhynchus apiculatus
Kissinger, 1964
hidden snout weevil
Rhynchus apiculatus is a of hidden snout weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Kissinger in 1964. It is the sole member of the Rhynchus. The genus name derives from the Greek ῥύγχος (rhynchos), meaning snout. The species has been recorded from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhynchus apiculatus: /ˈrɪŋ.kəs ˌæp.ɪˈkjuː.ləˌtəs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in this region, though specific range details are limited.
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Nomenclature
The name Rhynchus is derived from Greek ῥύγχος (rhynchos), meaning snout, referring to the elongated rostrum characteristic of weevils in the Curculionidae.
Taxonomic status
The is listed as provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life, while GBIF recognizes it as accepted. As of the available sources, the Rhynchus remains with R. apiculatus as its only described species.