Dyslobus granicollis

LeConte, 1869

Dyslobus granicollis is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. It occurs in the Pacific coastal region of western North America, from British Columbia south through Washington, Oregon, and California. The species is documented through 233 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate field recognition. As a member of the tribe Byrsopagini, it belongs to a group of flightless, soil-dwelling weevils with root-feeding larvae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dyslobus granicollis: //dɪsˈloʊbəs ˌɡræniˈkoʊlɪs//

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Distribution

Pacific coastal western North America: British Columbia (Canada), Washington, Oregon, and California (USA).

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Taxonomic placement

Placed in tribe Byrsopagini, a group of flightless entimine weevils characterized by and reduced hind wings. The Dyslobus contains multiple in western North America, most of which are poorly differentiated morphologically and may require dissection for reliable identification.

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