Hypothenemus areccae
Wood & Bright, 1992
Hypothenemus areccae is a bark beetle in the Curculionidae, first described by Wood & Bright in 1992. It belongs to the Hypothenemus, which includes several economically significant species that infest seeds and fruits. The species has been recorded from multiple continents including South America, Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypothenemus areccae: /hɪpɒθəˈniːməs əˈrɛksiː/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil (Bahia, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rio de Janeiro, Rondônia, São Paulo), with presence also documented in Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.
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Taxonomic note
Catalogue of Life lists this as 'provisionally accepted', indicating some taxonomic uncertainty remains.