Tropiphorus elevatus
(Herbst, 1795)
broad-nosed weevil
Tropiphorus elevatus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Herbst in 1795. It belongs to the Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. Distribution records indicate presence in parts of Europe (Kaliningrad, Leningrad) and eastern North America (Newfoundland and Labrador).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tropiphorus elevatus: /tɹoʊˈpɪfərəs ɛlɪˈveɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Kaliningrad and Leningrad (Russia), and Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada).
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Taxonomic note
The Tropiphorus is classified within the tribe Byrsopagini, Entiminae. The epithet 'elevatus' refers to a raised or elevated feature, likely describing a morphological characteristic of the original specimen.