Hypothenemus atomus
Hopkins, 1915
Hypothenemus atomus is a small weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Hopkins in 1915. It belongs to a that includes several economically significant bark beetles, most notably the (). The species has been recorded in Brazil, specifically in the states of Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo. Information regarding its , , and economic impact remains limited compared to better-studied .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypothenemus atomus: /haɪpoʊˈθɛnɪməs ˈætəməs/
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Distribution
Recorded in Brazil: Mato Grosso do Sul (BR-MS), Santa Catarina (BR-SC), and São Paulo (BR-SP).
Similar Taxa
- Hypothenemus hampeiBoth are small weevils in the Hypothenemus; H. hampei is the devastating , but H. atomus is a distinct with different distribution and likely different