Phyllobius intrusus
Kôno, 1948
Arborvitae Weevil
Phyllobius intrusus, commonly known as the arborvitae weevil, is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. The was described by Kôno in 1948. Taxonomic authorities currently list this species as a synonym of Parascythopus intrusus. It is recorded from North America and parts of Europe including Canada, Germany, and Denmark.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllobius intrusus: /ˈfɪloʊˌbaɪəs ɪnˈtruːsəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America (Canada, United States) and Europe (Germany, Denmark). GBIF distribution records confirm presence in CA, DE, and DK.
Host Associations
- Thuja - feeds on 'arborvitae weevil' suggests association with Thuja (arborvitae), though specific feeding records are not documented in provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Parascythopus intrususCurrently accepted name for this according to Catalogue of Life and GBIF; Phyllobius intrusus is listed as a synonym.
- Other Phyllobius speciesMembers of Phyllobius share broad-nosed weevil ; P. intrusus may be distinguished by association with arborvitae and geographic distribution, though specific diagnostic characters are not documented.
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Taxonomic Status
This is currently treated as a synonym of Parascythopus intrusus by major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The placement remains under Phyllobius in some sources, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in the Phyllobiini.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 504 observations under this name, indicating it is a moderately well-documented in citizen science databases.