Tychius cuprifer

(Panzer, 1799)

Tychius cuprifer is a European weevil introduced to North America, where it is known only from Maryland, USA. The develops on clovers (Trifolium spp.) and French broom (Teline monspessulana). It belongs to a of small seed-feeding weevils associated with leguminous plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tychius cuprifer: /ˈtaɪki.əs kjuːˈprɪfər/

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Distribution

Native to Europe; introduced to North America with records only from Maryland, USA. GBIF data indicate presence in the Azores (São Miguel, Terceira) and Belgium.

Host Associations

Trifolium spp. - plantLarval development in seeds
Teline monspessulana L. - plantFrench broom; introduced range

Similar Taxa

Tychius picirostrisAlso introduced to North America from Europe and shares Trifolium plants; distinguished by morphological characters in published keys
Tychius stephensiAnother introduced North American associated with Trifolium; requires examination of rostrum and elytral characters for separation
Tychius melilotiIntroduced associated with Melilotus rather than Trifolium; distinguished by plant and morphological features

More Details

North American introduction

Among four European Tychius introduced to North America, T. cuprifer has the most restricted known distribution, recorded only from Maryland while are widespread.