Barynotus moerens
(Fabricius, 1792)
broad-nosed weevil
A broad-nosed weevil distributed across the and nemoral zones of Europe. In Ukraine, it is known from a single historical female specimen collected in Vorokhta (Zakarpattia Region) over 100 years ago, plus four specimens from the Tatras. The has also been recorded from North America, though this appears to represent an introduced or potentially misidentified .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barynotus moerens: /ˌbærɪˈnoʊtəs ˈmɪərɛns/
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Habitat
and nemoral zones of Europe; specific microhabitat preferences are poorly documented.
Distribution
Native to and nemoral zones of Europe. Documented from Ukraine (Zakarpattia Region, Vorokhta), the Tatras, Adygey, Bayern, Leningrad, Moskovsskaya, and Nova Scotia. The North American record (Nova Scotia) may represent an introduction or requires verification.
Diet
; specific plants have not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- Barynotus obscurusAlso a in and nemoral Europe; distinguished by parthenogenetic throughout most of its range and more frequent occurrence in meadows, pastures, gardens, and urban parks
- Barynotus makolskii to the Carpathians; distinguished by amphigonic and association with Primula elatior flowers