Agasphaerops nigra

Horn, 1876

lily weevil

Agasphaerops nigra, commonly known as the lily weevil, is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. The was described by Horn in 1876 and is found in western North America, with records from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. The suggests an association with lilies, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agasphaerops nigra: /ˌæɡəsˌfɛəˈrɒps ˈnaɪɡrə/

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Identification

As a member of the tribe Hormorini within the Entiminae, this can be distinguished from other broad-nosed weevils by features typical of that tribe. The specific epithet 'nigra' indicates dark coloration. Further diagnostic characters would require examination of the original description or .

Distribution

Western North America: British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. GBIF records include specific locality data for Mendocino, California.

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Taxonomic placement

Classified in the Entiminae (broad-nosed weevils), tribe Hormorini. The Agasphaerops is part of this tribe, which contains relatively few compared to other entimine tribes.

Data availability

Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and distributional information. Detailed biological studies, including plant relationships implied by the 'lily weevil', have not been located in the provided sources.