Curculio nasicus

(Say, 1832)

Curculio nasicus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, found in North America. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1832. It is currently treated as a synonym of Curculio proboscideus in major taxonomic databases, indicating taxonomic uncertainty or consolidation with a broader species concept. Like other members of the Curculio, it likely exhibits the characteristic elongated rostrum and association with nut-bearing trees, though specific ecological details for this nominal remain poorly documented.

Balaninus nasicus illustration by Richard Hertwig. Used under a Public domain license.

Annual report of the Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests of the State of New York" (1896-1900)) (19176060470) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Curculio nasicus: //kʊrˈkuːli.oʊ ˈneɪsɪkəs//

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Ontario and Québec, Canada. Distribution records are sparse and may reflect historical taxonomic concepts rather than current boundaries.

Similar Taxa

Curculio proboscideusCurrently considered the valid name for this ; C. nasicus is listed as a synonym in Catalogue of Life and GBIF
Curculio glandiumAnother North American acorn weevil in the same with similar and , though C. glandium is a well-documented valid
Curculio obtususEastern North American hazelnut weevil in the same , sharing the elongated rostrum characteristic of Curculio

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Taxonomic Status

Curculio nasicus is currently listed as an ambiguous synonym of Curculio proboscideus in the Catalogue of Life and as a synonym in GBIF. This status indicates that the name may represent a distinct taxonomic entity that has been subsumed under a broader concept, or that type material requires re-examination to resolve its status.

Data Deficiency

The is represented by only 15 observations in iNaturalist and lacks dedicated ecological or biological studies. Most information about 'Curculio nasicus' in literature may actually refer to C. proboscideus or reflect outdated .