Trachyphloeosoma advena
Zimmerman, 1956
broad-nosed weevil
Trachyphloeosoma advena is a of broad-nosed weevil described by Zimmerman in 1956. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini within the Entiminae. The species has been documented in the southeastern United States and Hawaii. As with other members of its , it is characterized by the broad rostrum typical of Entiminae weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trachyphloeosoma advena: /ˌtrækɪfloʊˈiːəsəmə ædˈviːnə/
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Identification
Members of Trachyphloeosoma can be distinguished from other Trachyphloeini by the combination of a broad, short rostrum and specific tarsal claw structure. T. advena specifically requires comparison with for definitive identification, as -level characters in this often involve subtle differences in pronotal and elytral sculpturing, body proportions, and male genitalia.
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Distribution
Southeastern United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi) and Hawaii.
Similar Taxa
- Trachyphloeosoma speciesOther members of the share the broad-nosed weevil and require detailed examination of external sculpturing and genitalia for separation.