Promecotarsus densus

Casey, 1892

Promecotarsus densus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Thomas L. Casey in 1892. It is recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. Available information on this species is limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Promecotarsus densus: /prɔˌmiːkoʊˈtɑːrsəs ˈdɛnsəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from western Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America broadly, with specific provincial records limited to these three Canadian provinces.

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Taxonomic Status

Listed as provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life (as of source data date). The Promecotarsus is a small group within Curculionidae, and -level may require revision.

Data Availability

No iNaturalist observations recorded as of source data date. Published literature on this appears sparse; most information is limited to taxonomic catalogues and occurrence records.

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