Sibinia variegata
Clark, 1978
leguminous seed weevil
Sibinia variegata is a of leguminous seed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Clark in 1978. It is found in North America and belongs to a associated with feeding on legume seeds.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Feeds on leguminous seeds
Host Associations
- Leguminosae - food sourceAs a leguminous seed weevil, feeds on seeds of leguminous plants
Similar Taxa
- Other Sibinia speciesMembers of the Sibinia share similar and leguminous seed-feeding habits; specific identification requires examination of genitalic or other subtle morphological characters
More Details
Taxonomic note
The was described by Clark in 1978. The Sibinia is part of the large weevil Curculionidae, one of the most diverse families of beetles. Members of this genus are typically small weevils associated with legume seeds.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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