Barypeithes pellucidus
(Boheman, 1834)
Barypeithes pellucidus is a European weevil in the Curculionidae. It has been introduced to North America, where it has been established in hardwood forests for over a century. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Exomias pellucidus in some taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barypeithes pellucidus: /ˌbæ.rɪˈpaɪ.θiːz pɛˈluː.sɪˌdəs/
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Habitat
Hardwood forests
Distribution
Native to Europe; introduced and established in North America. Documented in Russia: Chuvash, Kaliningrad, Leningrad, Lipetsk, and Perm' gorsovet.
Diet
Larvae feed on roots
Life Cycle
Larvae overwinter underground
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Taxonomic status
Listed as a synonym of Exomias pellucidus in GBIF, but retained as Barypeithes pellucidus in NCBI . The placement remains unsettled.