Rhyssomatus pubescens
Horn, 1873
Rhyssomatus pubescens is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, found in North America. The species was described by Horn in 1873. It is one of approximately 11 species in the Rhyssomatus, a group of small weevils whose and associations remain poorly documented for most species. Unlike the R. nigerrimus, which is a significant soybean pest in Mexico, or R. subtilis, which damages soybean pods in Argentina, the specific biology and economic importance of R. pubescens has not been established.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhyssomatus pubescens: /rɪsəˈmeɪtəs pjuˈbɛsɛnz/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse; the has been documented in the United States but precise range boundaries remain undefined.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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