Trichalophus

LeConte, 1876

Species Guides

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Trichalophus is a of broad-nosed weevils in the Curculionidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains more than 50 described distributed across North America and Asia. Members of this genus belong to the Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini.

Trichalophus alternatus by (c) Matt Bowser, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Matt Bowser. Used under a CC-BY license.Trichalophus brunneus by (c) David Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Anderson. Used under a CC-BY license.Trichalophus brunneus by (c) David Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Anderson. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichalophus: /tɹɪkˈaləfəs/

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Identification

As broad-nosed weevils (Entiminae), in this possess a short, broad rostrum (snout) with geniculate (elbowed) inserted near its base. The body form is generally compact and rounded. Species-level identification requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological characters.

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Distribution

Records from Canada, China, and Japan suggest a trans-Pacific distribution spanning North America and East Asia.

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