Naupactus pallidulus
Naupactus pallidulus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It belongs to a large of exclusively Neotropical weevils commonly known as "white-fringed weevils." The genus Naupactus has undergone taxonomic revision, with former genera such as Graphognathus now synonymized under it. Many Naupactus species have become economically significant as agricultural pests, with several introduced to North America and other regions.
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How to pronounce Naupactus pallidulus: //naʊˈpæktəs pælɪˈduːləs//
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Taxonomic Note
The Naupactus was expanded through synonymization with Graphognathus based on morphological characters (Lanteri and Marvaldi 1995). The reduced humeri and lack of metathoracic wings, previously used to separate these genera, were deemed insufficient for generic distinction.