Curculio humeralis

Casey, T.L., 1897

Curculio humeralis is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Thomas L. Casey in 1897. Like other members of the Curculio, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum (snout) typical of nut and acorn weevils. The specific epithet "humeralis" refers to features of the shoulder (humeral) region of the . Information regarding its , associations, and distribution is limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Curculio humeralis: /kʊrˈkuːli.oʊ hjuːˈmɛrəlɪs/

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Identification

As a member of the Curculio, this possesses the diagnostic elongated rostrum with mouthparts at the tip that distinguishes nut weevils from other curculionid groups. The specific epithet "humeralis" suggests distinctive features of the humeral (shoulder) region of the , though specific diagnostic characters separating it from are not documented in available sources. Accurate identification to species level typically requires examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological features.

Distribution

North America (present, based on GBIF distribution records). Specific range details within North America are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Other Curculio speciesMembers of the Curculio share the characteristic elongated rostrum and general body plan, making visual identification to level difficult without detailed examination.

More Details

Taxonomic status

The is listed as "provisionally accepted" in Catalogue of Life and "accepted" in GBIF, with an exact match to the original description by Casey in 1897.

Data availability

Only a single observation is recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting this is rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science databases.