Pseudoedophrys
Pseudoedophrys
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Curculionoidea
- Family: Curculionidae
- Subfamily: Entiminae
- Tribe: Cyphicerini
- Subtribe: Cyphicerina
- Genus: Pseudoedophrys
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudoedophrys: //ˌsuːdoʊˈɛdəfrɪs//
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Summary
Pseudoedophrys is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, with one described species, P. hilleri, which has adventive populations in North America originating from Japan.
Distribution
Eastern North America, originally from Japan
Evolution
Pseudoedophrys was established in 2006 when the single species P. hilleri was transferred from the genus Oedophrys, which was established by Marshall in 1941.
Similar Taxa
- Oedophrys
Tags
- Curculionidae
- weevils
- entomology
- insect classification
- P. hilleri