Smicronyx albonotatus
Anderson, 1962
Smicronyx albonotatus is a of true in the . It was described by Anderson in 1962. The species is known from North America. As a member of the Smicronyx, it belongs to a group of seed weevils associated with plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), though specific associations for this species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Smicronyx albonotatus: /smiˈkrɔnɪks ˌælboʊnoʊˈtætəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific distribution details within this range are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Smicronyx fulvusBoth are North seed in the same . S. fulvus is reddish- and specifically associated with sunflower seeds, whereas S. albonotatus has distinctive markings (implied by the specific epithet 'albonotatus', meaning 'white-marked') and its preferences are unknown.
- Smicronyx sordidusBoth are North seed in the same . S. sordidus is gray, larger (approximately 3.6 mm), and a documented pest of sunflower seeds, while S. albonotatus is distinguished by markings and lacks confirmed records.
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Taxonomic status
The is provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life, with an accepted status in GBIF. It is known from only two iNaturalist observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.