Pachyrhinus californicus

(Horn, 1876)

rusty pineneedle weevil

Pachyrhinus californicus, commonly known as the rusty pineneedle weevil, is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It was first described by Horn in 1876. The species is found in western North America, with records from British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the Pachyrhinus, it belongs to a group of weevils associated with coniferous .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pachyrhinus californicus: //ˌpækɪˈraɪnəs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs//

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Habitat

Associated with coniferous forests, as suggested by its referencing 'pineneedle'. Specific microhabitat details are not documented.

Distribution

Recorded from western North America: British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Host Associations

  • conifers - associationInferred from 'rusty pineneedle weevil'; specific plants not documented

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Taxonomic note

The authority is (Horn, 1876). GBIF records confirm presence in the Pacific Northwest and California.

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