Sthereus quadrituberculatus
Motschulsky, 1845
Sthereus quadrituberculatus is a true weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Motschulsky in 1845. The occurs in northern North America, with confirmed records from Alaska, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. It belongs to a of weevils whose members are generally associated with coniferous forests. The specific epithet 'quadrituberculatus' refers to four , likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature of the species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sthereus quadrituberculatus: /ˈstɛ.re.us ˌkwɑː.dɹɪ.tjuː.bɛrˈkjuː.lɑː.təs/
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Identification
The can be recognized by the presence of four distinct , as indicated by its specific epithet. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the -characteristic elongated rostrum with mouthparts at the tip. Detailed diagnostic features distinguishing it from congeneric species are not readily available in published sources.
Habitat
Records indicate presence in and subarctic regions of North America. Associated with coniferous forest environments typical of its recorded localities.
Distribution
North America: Alaska (United States), British Columbia and Saskatchewan (Canada).
More Details
Taxonomic Status
Listed as provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life; accepted in GBIF and NCBI .
Observation Records
33 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of data retrieval date.