Naupactus peregrinus
(Buchanan, 1939)
Naupactus peregrinus is a of broad-nosed in the , Entiminae. It belongs to the large Neotropical Naupactus, commonly known as "-fringed weevils." The species has been recorded from the southeastern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida) and parts of South America (Chaco, Entre Ríos in Argentina). Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may have been to some regions, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Naupactus peregrinus: /naʊˈpæktəs ˌpɛrəˈɡraɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, and Florida in the United States; also from Chaco and Entre Ríos provinces in Argentina. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible human-mediated introduction to North America, though this remains unconfirmed.
Similar Taxa
- Naupactus leucolomaBoth are -fringed with similar body plans; N. leucoloma is a well-known to North America, and N. peregrinus may be confused with it in the southeastern U.S. where their ranges potentially overlap.
- Naupactus cervinusAnother Naupactus to North America (), with which N. peregrinus could be confused in regions where they co-occur; N. cervinus has broader establishment in western North America.