Hylurgops subcostulatus
(Mannerheim, 1853)
Hylurgops subcostulatus is a of in the , originally described by Mannerheim in 1853. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Pachysquamus subcostulatus, representing a taxonomic reassignment to the Pachysquamus. It is recorded from North America and Middle America. As a member of Curculionidae, it belongs to one of the largest families of , commonly known as or true weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hylurgops subcostulatus: /hɪˈlaɪərɡɒps sʌbˌkɒstjʊˈleɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America and Middle America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific country-level localities are not documented in available sources.
Misconceptions
The name Hylurgops subcostulatus has been used historically, but current treats this as a synonym of Pachysquamus subcostulatus. The Hylurgops contains other associated with conifers, but this specific epithet has been reassigned to Pachysquamus.
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Taxonomic Status
This is listed as an ambiguous synonym in the Catalogue of Life and as a synonym in GBIF, with the accepted name being Pachysquamus subcostulatus (Mannerheim, 1853). The taxonomic involves placement in both Hylurgops and Pachysquamus, reflecting ongoing revisions within the .