Phyllotrox rutilus
(Fall, 1913)
Phyllotrox rutilus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Fall in 1913. The species is found in North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Little is known about its specific or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllotrox rutilus: //ˌfɪləˈtrɒks ˈruːtɪləs//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from British Columbia, Canada.
Misconceptions
The name 'Phyllotrox rutilus' has been confused in some sources with 'Toxorhynchites rutilus', a predatory mosquito also found in North America. These are entirely unrelated : Phyllotrox rutilus is a weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), while Toxorhynchites rutilus is a mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae). The similar specific epithet 'rutilus' (meaning reddish or golden-red) is coincidental.
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Taxonomic note
The Phyllotrox is placed in Curculionidae, the largest of beetles. Most curculionid weevils are herbivorous, with many associated with specific plants, but detailed biological information for Phyllotrox rutilus specifically has not been documented.