Peritelinus oregonus
Van Dyke, 1936
Peritelinus oregonus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. The species was described from Oregon in 1936 and is to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It has been historically classified under the Paraptochus, and its taxonomic status remains subject to revision with some sources treating it as a synonym while others recognize it as valid. The species is known from very few observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peritelinus oregonus: /ˌpɛrɪˈtɛlɪnəs ɔːˈrɛɡənəs/
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Distribution
Oregon and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
More Details
Taxonomic uncertainty
This exhibits taxonomic instability. Catalogue of Life lists Peritelinus oregonus as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted name. The species has been transferred between Peritelinus and Paraptochus, reflecting ongoing revisionary work in the Peritelini.
Data scarcity
Only 5 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is a rarely encountered or poorly surveyed . No published ecological or biological studies were found in the provided sources.