Smicronyx compar
Anderson, 1962
Smicronyx compar is a seed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Anderson in 1962. It belongs to a of small weevils associated with sunflower and other composite plant seeds. The has been recorded in North America. Like other Smicronyx species, it likely develops within seeds of plants, with larvae feeding internally on developing kernels.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Smicronyx compar: /ˌsmaɪˈkrɒnɪks ˈkɒmpɑr/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Smicronyx fulvusRed sunflower seed weevil; also a North American seed weevil in the same , but distinguished by reddish-brown coloration and described by different authorship
- Smicronyx sordidusGray sunflower seed weevil; larger (about ¼ inch) and gray in color, with similar seed-feeding but distinct
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Comparison
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