Anthonomus ater
Stephens, 1829
Anthonomus ater is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Stephens in 1829. The species is found in North America. Beyond these basic taxonomic and distributional facts, little detailed information about its , , or specific identification features has been documented in the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthonomus ater: /ænˈθɒnəməs ˈeɪtər/
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Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic note
The was first described by Stephens in 1829. It is currently accepted as a valid species in the Anthonomus, a large and economically important genus of weevils that includes several significant agricultural pests such as the cotton boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis). However, A. ater itself has not been flagged as a pest species in available literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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