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.

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