Trichalophus didymus

(LeConte, 1856)

broad-nosed weevil

Trichalophus didymus is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to western North America, with records from Alaska through the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia to the western United States including Colorado and Idaho. The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1856.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichalophus didymus: /trɪˈkæləs fərˈdiːdɪməs/

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Identification

As a member of the tribe Byrsopagini within the Entiminae, this possesses the broad, short rostrum characteristic of broad-nosed weevils, distinguishing it from long-snouted weevils in other subfamilies. Specific diagnostic features for this species are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Western North America: Alaska; Alberta; British Columbia; Colorado; Idaho.

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