Apleurus albovestitus

Anderson, 1987

Apleurus albovestitus is a of cylindrical weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Anderson in 1987. The species is found in North America and belongs to a characterized by elongated, cylindrical body forms. As a member of the true weevils, it possesses the distinctive elongated rostrum typical of the family. The specific epithet "albovestitus" refers to white clothing or covering, likely describing a pale coloration pattern on the body.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apleurus albovestitus: //æpˈlɪə.rəs æl.boʊ.vɛsˈtiː.təs//

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Distribution

North America

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Etymology

The specific epithet "albovestitus" derives from Latin "albus" (white) and "vestitus" (clothed or covered), presumably referring to a pale or whitish coloration on some part of the body.

Taxonomic Status

The is provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life, though marked as accepted in GBIF. The Apleurus contains multiple North American species of cylindrical weevils.

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