Lixus marginatus

Say, 1831

Lixus marginatus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is recorded as present in North America. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1831. There is taxonomic ambiguity regarding this name, with some sources listing it as an ambiguous synonym while GBIF recognizes it as an accepted species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lixus marginatus: /ˈlɪksəs mɑrˈdʒɪneɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic Note

There is conflicting information regarding the authorship and status of this name. Catalogue of Life lists Lixus marginatus Beck, J.M., 1817 as an ambiguous synonym, while GBIF recognizes Lixus marginatus Say, 1831 as an accepted with exact match to the canonical name. The Wikipedia source confirms it as a true weevil in Curculionidae without additional detail.

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