Conotrachelus retusus
Fall, 1929
Conotrachelus retusus is a weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1929. It is a member of the Conotrachelus, which includes several economically significant fruit pests. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is known from North America. Available information on this species is limited compared to better-studied such as C. nenuphar ().
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conotrachelus retusus: /ˌkoʊnoʊˈtrækələs rɪˈtjuːsəs/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Conotrachelus nenupharBoth belong to the Conotrachelus and share the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of weevils. C. nenuphar is a well-documented pest of stone and pome fruits, but C. retusus has not been documented with similar agricultural impacts.
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Taxonomic Status
The is listed as 'provisionally accepted' in the Catalogue of Life, indicating that its taxonomic standing requires further verification.
Data Deficiency
Unlike the extensively studied (C. nenuphar), C. retusus lacks published biological or ecological studies in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Plum Curculio Conotrachelus Nenuphar - Entomology Today
- Conotrachelus nenuphar Archives - Entomology Today
- Plum Curculio: New Guide Gathers IPM Recommendations for North American Fruit Pest
- Emerald Ash Borer Infestation of White Fringetree Found to be Widespread