Barynotus obscurus

(Fabricius, 1775)

Ground Weevil

Barynotus obscurus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, native to Europe. The species has been introduced to North America, with established in British Columbia, New Brunswick, and other regions. It is commonly known as the Ground Weevil.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Barynotus obscurus: //bæˈrɪnoʊtəs əbˈskjʊrəs//

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Distribution

Native to Europe. Introduced to North America with records from British Columbia, New Brunswick, Adygey, Kaliningrad, and Leningrad regions.

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Taxonomic Authority

The was first described by Fabricius in 1775.

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