Ophryastes speciosus
LeConte, 1853
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes speciosus is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the Entiminae and tribe Ophryastini. The is distributed in southwestern North America, with confirmed records from New Mexico and Texas. As a member of the broad-nosed weevil group, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of Curculionidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophryastes speciosus: //ɒfrɪˈæstiːz spɛˈsaɪəsəs//
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Distribution
Confirmed records from New Mexico and Texas in the southwestern United States. GBIF distribution data indicates presence in North America generally.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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