Crocidema californica
Van Dyke, 1934
Crocidema californica is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Van Dyke in 1934. The species is known from California and is part of the tribe Byrsopagini within the Entiminae. Like other broad-nosed weevils, it possesses a short, broad rostrum rather than the elongated snout typical of many weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crocidema californica: /ˌkrɒsɪˈdiːmə ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnɪkə/
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Distribution
California, United States; recorded as present in North America with specific distribution records from California.
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Taxonomic Placement
Placed in tribe Byrsopagini of Entiminae (broad-nosed weevils), distinguished from other weevil groups by the short, broad rostrum.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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