Piazorhinus scutellaris
(Say, 1826)
Piazorhinus scutellaris is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Thomas Say in 1826. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of Curculionidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Piazorhinus scutellaris: /ˌpi.a.zoˈriː.nus ˌskuː.tɛˈlaː.ris/
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Distribution
North America. Canadian records: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'scutellaris' refers to the scutellum, a small triangular plate on the between the wing bases. This is a common descriptive term in .