Lepidophorus lineaticollis
Kirby, 1837
Lepidophorus lineaticollis is a of broad-nosed in the . It is distributed across high-latitude regions of North America and Eurasia, including Alaska, British Columbia, and the Chukotka region of Russia. The species was described by William Kirby in 1837. It belongs to the Entiminae, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepidophorus lineaticollis: //lɛpɪˈdɒfɔːrəs lɪˌniːətɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Identification
As a member of the broad-nosed Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad with inserted near its tip. The specific epithet "lineaticollis" suggests the presence of longitudinal or striations on the (neck region), though this requires specimen verification. Distinguished from other Lepidophorus by subtle morphological features of the pronotum and elytral .
Habitat
Found in high-latitude and subarctic environments. GBIF records indicate presence in tundra and taiga regions of Alaska, British Columbia, and the Chukchi Autonomous Okrug.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution. Documented from Alaska and British Columbia in North America, and the Chukotka Peninsula (Chukchi Autonomous Okrug) in northeastern Russia. iNaturalist observations are sparse (10 records), suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection in remote .
Similar Taxa
- Other Lepidophorus speciesThe Lepidophorus contains multiple that require careful examination of pronotal and elytral for reliable identification; L. lineaticollis is distinguished by its specific pattern of pronotal implied by the species name.
- Other Byrsopagini weevilsTribe members share the broad-nosed ; identification to level requires detailed examination of and external sculpturing.
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in tribe Byrsopagini of Entiminae. This tribe is primarily distributed across northern Holarctic regions, consistent with the ' high-latitude range.