Ophryastes desertus
(Horn, 1876)
Ophryastes desertus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to arid regions of southwestern North America. The species was described by Horn in 1876 and is classified within the Entiminae, tribe Ophryastini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophryastes desertus: /ɒˈfraɪəstiːz dɪˈzɜːtəs/
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Habitat
Arid and desert environments in southwestern North America.
Distribution
North America: recorded from Arizona, California, and Baja California.