Lachnopus floridanus
Lachnopus floridanus is a weevil in the Curculionidae. The Lachnopus is part of a diverse group of snout beetles, with this species bearing the epithet 'floridanus' indicating a Florida association. The species has been documented through 95 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is recognized in field surveys though detailed biological studies appear limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lachnopus floridanus: //lækˈnoʊpəs flɔːrɪˈdeɪnəs//
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Distribution
Florida, based on epithet and iNaturalist records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Bugs in Orange and Black, Part II: A spooky southern predator heads north in a warming world – Florida predatory stink bug, Euthyrhynchus floridanus — Bug of the Week
- Northern hospitality for the Florida predatory stink bug, Euthyrhynchus floridanus, and wax scales, Ceroplastes spp. — Bug of the Week
- Amped-Up Ants: Caterpillars' Sugary Treats Earn Carpenter Ant Care
- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Funnel-web Wolf Spiders
- Cimbicidae | Beetles In The Bush