Curculio fulvus
Chittenden, 1927
Curculio fulvus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Chittenden in 1927 and is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. The specific epithet 'fulvus' refers to a tawny or yellowish-brown coloration. As a member of the Curculio, it shares the characteristic elongated rostrum (snout) typical of nut and acorn weevils. Very little species-specific information is available in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Curculio fulvus: //kʊrˈkuː.li.oʊ ˈfʊl.vəs//
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Distribution
North America (present, exact range undetermined from sources).
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The is listed as 'provisionally accepted' in the Catalogue of Life, indicating some taxonomic uncertainty or need for further verification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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