Evotus naso
(LeConte, 1857)
Evotus naso is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. It belongs to the Entiminae, a large group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed or root weevils. The species is native to western North America and has been documented in Canada and the northwestern United States. Like other members of Entiminae, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Evotus naso: /ɛˈvoʊ.təs ˈneɪ.soʊ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories (Canada), and Idaho, Montana (United States). The appears restricted to the northwestern region of North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Otiorhynchus naso by LeConte in 1857, this was later transferred to the Evotus. The genus Evotus is placed in the tribe Phyllobiini within the Entiminae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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