Panscopus gemmatus
LeConte, 1857
Panscopus gemmatus is a of broad-nosed in the . The species has been documented in western North America, with records from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. It belongs to the Panscopus, a group of weevils characterized by their broad .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Panscopus gemmatus: //ˌpænˈskoʊpəs dʒɛmˈmɑːtəs//
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Identification
As a member of Panscopus, this possesses a broad, short (snout) that distinguishes it from narrow-nosed . The specific epithet "gemmatus" (jeweled) may refer to surface sculpturing or markings, though detailed diagnostic features for this species require examination.
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Distribution
Western North America. Documented localities include British Columbia, Washington (Clallam County), Oregon (Clackamas, Benton counties), and California.
Similar Taxa
- Other Panscopus speciesMembers of this share the broad-nosed ; accurate identification to level requires examination of or other subtle morphological characters.
- Narrow-nosed weevils (other Curculionidae)The broad, of Panscopus distinguishes it from the majority of , which possess elongated, slender rostra.
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Taxonomic note
The authorship of this has been cited differently in sources: LeConte (1857) per GBIF, versus Buchanan (1927) per Catalogue of Life. This discrepancy likely reflects a subsequent combination or reclassification event that warrants verification.