Pachyrhinus californicus

(Horn, 1876)

rusty pineneedle weevil

Pachyrhinus californicus, commonly known as the rusty pineneedle , is a of broad-nosed weevil in the . 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 '; 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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