Peritaxia brevipilis
Van Dyke, 1935
Peritaxia brevipilis is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Van Dyke in 1935. The species is currently recognized as accepted in GBIF, though it has been treated as a synonym in some taxonomic sources. It belongs to the Entiminae, a diverse group of broad-nosed weevils. The specific epithet 'brevipilis' refers to short hairs, likely describing a diagnostic feature of the species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peritaxia brevipilis: /ˌpɛrɪˈtæksiə ˌbrɛvɪˈpaɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States. GBIF indicates presence in North America with confirmed records from Arizona.