Pissodes affinis
Randall, 1838
Pissodes affinis is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Randall in 1838. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. As a member of the Pissodes, it belongs to a group commonly known as pine weevils, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pissodes affinis: //pɪˈsoʊdiːz əˈfɪnɪs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented in Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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