Ophryastes ovalis
(Pierce, 1910)
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes ovalis is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Pierce in 1910. It belongs to the Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed weevils due to their relatively short, broad rostrum compared to other weevil groups.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophryastes ovalis: /ˌɒfɹiˈæstiz oʊˈvælɪs/
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Distribution
North America, with documented occurrence in Arizona and Texas.
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Taxonomic Authorship Note
GBIF records the authorship as (Pierce, 1909), while Catalogue of Life and other sources list (Pierce, 1910). This minor discrepancy in publication year may reflect differences in dating the original description.