Curculio proboscideus
Fabricius, 1775
Curculio proboscideus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to North America, with documented records from Canada (Ontario and Québec). As a member of the Curculio, it likely shares the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of acorn and nut weevils, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Curculio proboscideus: /kɜːrˈkuːli.oʊ proʊˈbɒsɪˌdiːəs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario and Québec, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Clover Root Curculio: Historic Perspectives Guide Modern Management
- Plum Curculio: New Guide Gathers IPM Recommendations for North American Fruit Pest
- A mast year brings a bountiful harvest to acorn weevils, Curculio glandium — Bug of the Week
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- Curculionoidea | Blog