Conotrachelus texanus
Schaeffer, 1906
Tropical Mallow Curculio
Conotrachelus texanus is a of true in the . It was described by Schaeffer in 1906 and is known from North America. The species is commonly referred to as the Tropical Mallow Curculio. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with mallow plants (family Malvaceae), though specific relationships have not been thoroughly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conotrachelus texanus: /ˌkɒnoʊˈtræ.kəl.əs tɛkˈsɑː.nəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond this broad region are not documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Malvaceae - likelyInferred from -level association and ; specific plants for C. texanus not documented
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'texanus' refers to Texas, though this does not necessarily indicate the is restricted to that state. The 'Tropical Mallow Curculio' suggests association with tropical or subtropical mallow species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
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- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
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- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
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