Phyllotrox ferrugineus
LeConte, 1876
Phyllotrox ferrugineus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is native to North America, with distribution records including Ontario, Canada. Like other weevils in this family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) with mouthparts at the tip. The specific epithet "ferrugineus" refers to a rusty or reddish-brown coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllotrox ferrugineus: //ˌfɪloʊˈtrɒks ˌfɛrʊˈdʒɪniəs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Ontario, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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