Brachystylus sayi

Alonso-Zarazaga, 1994

Banded Persimmon Weevil

Brachystylus sayi, commonly known as the Banded Persimmon Weevil, is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Alonso-Zarazaga in 1994 and belongs to the Entiminae, tribe Eustylini. It is one of the species within the Brachystylus, a group of weevils associated with persimmon and related plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachystylus sayi: /ˌbrækɪˈstaɪləs ˈsaɪ.aɪ/

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Host Associations

Diospyros - plant Brachystylus is associated with persimmon (Diospyros)

Similar Taxa

Brachystylus acutusCongeneric in same , potentially similar and associations
Brachystylus sayiNote: The epithet 'sayi' honors Thomas Say, early American entomologist

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Taxonomic Note

The Brachystylus was established within the tribe Eustylini ( Entiminae). in this genus are characterized by their association with persimmon plants (Diospyros spp.). The specific epithet 'sayi' commemorates Thomas Say (1787-1834), considered the father of American entomology.

Data Limitations

Detailed biological information for Brachystylus sayi is sparse in available sources. Most information derives from taxonomic catalogs and -level characterizations rather than -specific studies.