Achrastenus griseus
Horn, 1876
Achrastenus griseus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1876. It belongs to the Entiminae, a large group of root-feeding weevils characterized by their elongated snouts and geniculate . The species is known from Texas and broader North America based on collection records.
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How to pronounce Achrastenus griseus: /əˈkræstənəs ˈɡraɪsiːəs/
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Distribution
Texas, United States; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Texas with broader occurrence in North America.
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Taxonomic Placement
Achrastenus griseus is classified in the tribe Eustylini within the Entiminae. The Achrastenus is part of the diverse broad-nosed weevil fauna of North America.
Collection History
The was described from specimens collected in the 19th century. Modern records from iNaturalist indicate continued observation in Texas with 28 documented observations as of available data.