Smicronyx apionides
Casey, 1892
Smicronyx apionides is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is known from North America. The Smicronyx includes several seed weevil species associated with sunflowers, though specific information for S. apionides is limited compared to its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Smicronyx apionides: //smaɪˈkrɒnɪks æpiˈoʊnɪˌdiːz//
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Smicronyx fulvusBoth are North American seed weevils in the same ; S. fulvus (red sunflower seed weevil) is a documented pest of commercial sunflowers with rust-colored , whereas S. apionides lacks such detailed records
- Smicronyx sordidusBoth are Smicronyx found on sunflowers; S. sordidus (gray sunflower seed weevil) is larger at about ¼ inch and has a gray coloration, with females depositing externally on developing seeds