Phyllotrox derivatus
(Fall, 1913)
Phyllotrox derivatus is a small weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1913. It belongs to the tribe Anthonomini, which includes many flower- and bud-feeding weevils. The Phyllotrox is associated with feeding on floral structures of various plants. This occurs in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllotrox derivatus: //fɪloʊˈtrɒks dɪˈraɪvətəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America. Specific locality data are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Phyllotrox is a of small weevils in the tribe Anthonomini. Members of this tribe are frequently associated with flowers, buds, or fruits of plants. The specific epithet 'derivatus' was established by Fall in 1913, but original description details and type locality information are not readily accessible in standard databases.