Phyxelis rigidus

(Say, 1831)

broad-nosed weevil

Phyxelis rigidus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It was first described by Thomas Say in 1831, originally placed in the Barynotus. The species is recorded from multiple localities across North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyxelis rigidus: /faɪˈksɛlɪs ˈrɪdʒɪdəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from localities including Aitkin (Minnesota), Alberta (Canada), Allegan (Michigan), Allegheny (Pennsylvania), and Ashland (Wisconsin/Ohio).

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Nomenclatural history

Originally described as Barynotus rigidus Say, 1831; later transferred to Phyxelis.

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