Lepyrus nordenskioeldi
Faust, 1885
Lepyrus nordenskioeldi is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Faust in 1885. It belongs to the Lepyrus, a group of weevils associated with coniferous forests. The species has been recorded in North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepyrus nordenskioeldi: //lɛˈpaɪrəs nɔr.dɛnˈskiː.ɔl.di//
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in this region with absence noted in Sweden (SE).
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Taxonomic Status
The is provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life but accepted in GBIF. Nomenclatural authority is Faust in J. Sahlberg, 1885 (or Faust, 1885). The specific epithet honors Finnish-Swedish explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiö, though the spelling 'nordenskioeldi' reflects the transliteration used in the original description.