Paranametis distincta

Burke, 1960

Paranametis distincta is a of broad-nosed weevil ( Curculionidae, Entiminae) described by Burke in 1960. It was originally described as Phyxelis distinctus and later transferred to the Paranametis. The species is known from North America with very few documented observations.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paranametis distincta: //ˌpærəˈnæmɪtɪs dɪˈstɪŋktə//

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence in this region, though specific localities are not well documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Phyxelis distinctus Burke, 1960. The has been reclassified under the Paranametis, though some sources may still list it under its original combination. The Catalogue of Life currently lists Paranametis distincta as a synonym of Phyxelis distinctus, while GBIF recognizes it as an accepted name.

Data Availability

This is extremely poorly documented in publicly available sources. Only 3 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and no dedicated species-level studies or descriptions were found in the provided context. Most information about this appears to reside in specialized weevil literature not captured here.