Sibinia variegata
Clark, 1978
leguminous seed weevil
Sibinia variegata is a of leguminous seed in the , described by Clark in 1978. It is found in North America and belongs to a associated with feeding on legume seeds.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sibinia variegata: /sɪˈbɪ.ni.ə ˌvæ.rɪˈeɪ.ɡə.tə/
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Feeds on leguminous seeds
Host Associations
- Leguminosae - food sourceAs a leguminous seed , 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 , one of the most diverse families of . Members of this genus are typically small weevils associated with legume seeds.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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