Curculio rubidus
(Gyllenhal, 1835)
Curculio rubidus is a weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Gyllenhal in 1835. Like other members of the Curculio, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of acorn and nut weevils. The species is recorded from Belgium based on distribution data, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Curculio rubidus: /kʊrˈkuːlioʊ ˈruːbɪdəs/
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Distribution
Belgium. GBIF records indicate presence in Belgium with multiple occurrence records.
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Taxonomic status
Accepted per GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI databases. No recognized.
Data limitations
The provided sources contain no -specific biological information for C. rubidus. Most detailed Curculio information in sources pertains to economically significant species such as C. nucum, C. obtusus, C. occidentis, and C. glandium, which are nut-feeding pests of hazelnuts and acorns. Whether C. rubidus shares these associations or has other ecological specializations is not documented in the available material.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- 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
- Curculionidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 3
- Curculionoidea | Blog
- Saving Nutella: New Guide Details IPM for Weevil Pests in Hazelnut