Paraptochus variegatus
(Casey, 1888)
Paraptochus variegatus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. First described by Casey in 1888, this is native to western North America with documented occurrences in British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. As a member of the Peritelini tribe, it shares characteristics with other root-feeding weevils in this group. The specific epithet 'variegatus' suggests variable coloration, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraptochus variegatus: //ˌpærəpˈtoʊkəs ˌværɪˈeɪɡətəs//
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Distribution
Western North America: British Columbia (Canada), California, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon (United States).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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