Peritelopsis globiventris
(LeConte, 1857)
Peritelopsis globiventris is a of broad-nosed in the , first described by LeConte in 1857 under the basionym Ptochus globiventris. It belongs to the tribe Peritelini within the Entiminae, a group characterized by short, broad . The species is known from California and has been documented in association with plants, though specific details remain limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peritelopsis globiventris: /pɛrɪˈtɛlɒpsɪs ˌɡloʊbɪˈvɛntrɪs/
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Distribution
Known from California, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with confirmed occurrence in California.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Ptochus globiventris LeConte, 1857, later transferred to the Peritelopsis.
Data limitations
No observations recorded in iNaturalist. The 1941 Journal of Economic record paper (DOI: 10.1093/jee/34.4.571) is cited in sources but specific host plant details were not available in the provided abstract.