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Acamptus rigidus
Acamptus rigidus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is native to North America and has been recorded in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. It belongs to a genus of small weevils whose biology remains poorly documented.
Allandrus
Allandrus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus comprises nine described species distributed across North America, Europe, and the Comoros. Members are associated with fungal hosts, consistent with the ecological profile of Anthribidae.
Allandrus bifasciatus
fungus weevil
Allandrus bifasciatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae, first described by Leconte in 1876. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec) and the United States. The species belongs to a genus associated with fungal feeding habits. iNaturalist records indicate limited but confirmed observations of this species.
Anthonomus disjunctus
Anthonomus disjunctus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is known to occur in North America. Beyond these basic taxonomic and distributional facts, detailed information about its biology, ecology, and specific habitat preferences remains poorly documented in the available literature.
Anthonomus nebulosus
Anthonomus nebulosus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a small beetle distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large genus Anthonomus, which includes numerous agricultural pests, this species shares the characteristic elongated snout and compact body form typical of weevils. Specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and economic significance remain poorly documented.
Anthonomus nubilus
Anthonomus nubilus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from North America. The genus Anthonomus is well-known for containing several agricultural pests, including the cotton boll weevil (A. grandis), though specific ecological details for A. nubilus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Anthonomus rubidus
Anthonomus rubidus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada including British Columbia, Ontario, and Québec. Beyond these basic taxonomic and distributional facts, little detailed information about its biology or ecology is documented in available sources.
Anthonomus rufipes
Anthonomus rufipes is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Québec, and Saskatchewan) and the United States. As a member of the genus Anthonomus, it belongs to a group commonly known as cotton boll weevils and related species, many of which are associated with plants in the family Malvaceae.
Aulobaris naso
flower weevil
Aulobaris naso is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus of weevils associated with flowering plants. The species epithet 'naso' refers to the prominent rostrum characteristic of this group.
Bagous magister
snout beetle, bark beetle
Bagous magister is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a small beetle with the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of the genus Bagous. The species occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Canada (Ontario). As a member of the Bagous genus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Barilepton
flower weevils
Barilepton is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains approximately 13 described species, commonly referred to as flower weevils. Members of this genus are part of the diverse and economically significant weevil family, though specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented. The genus is represented by very few observation records, suggesting it may be rarely encountered, understudied, or restricted to specific habitats.
Brachycorynus rectus
fungus weevil
Brachycorynus rectus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. As a member of the fungus weevils, it is associated with fungal hosts rather than living plant tissue. The genus Brachycorynus contains multiple North American species, though detailed natural history information remains limited for this particular species.
Calandrinus grandicollis
Large-necked Flower Weevil
Calandrinus grandicollis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is known from North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. The common name "Large-necked Flower Weevil" refers to a presumably enlarged pronotum (the segment behind the head), though detailed morphological descriptions are sparse in available literature. Like other members of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Ceutorhynchus subpubescens
minute seed weevil
Ceutorhynchus subpubescens is a minute seed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It is a Nearctic species with documented records from Canadian provinces including Alberta and Manitoba. The species belongs to a large genus of weevils associated with various host plants, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in accessible literature.
Dorytomus hirtus
Shaggy Weevil
Dorytomus hirtus is a weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Shaggy Weevil. The species was described by LeConte in 1876 and is distributed across northern North America, with records from western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon Territory. As a member of the genus Dorytomus, it belongs to a group of weevils associated with woody plants, particularly willows and poplars. The specific epithet "hirtus" refers to the hairy or shaggy appearance characteristic of this species.
Eugnamptus puncticeps
leaf rolling weevil
Eugnamptus puncticeps is a species of leaf-rolling weevil in the beetle family Attelabidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1876. It is known from North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with leaf-rolling behavior, a distinctive trait of the Attelabidae family.
Eugnamptus striatus
Eugnamptus striatus is a species of leaf-rolling weevil in the family Attelabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species name "striatus" refers to striated or lined surface sculpturing. Like other members of this family, adults are associated with leaf manipulation behaviors for larval development, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented. The genus Eugnamptus comprises approximately 50 species distributed primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions.
Eurymycter
Eurymycter is a genus of fungus weevils (family Anthribidae) established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. These beetles are associated with fungi, reflecting the ecological niche typical of the Anthribidae family.
Gononotus
Gononotus is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least two described species: Gononotus angulicollis and Gononotus lutosus. Both species are North American in distribution.
Gonotropis
fungus weevils
Gonotropis is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus comprises approximately five described species distributed across North America and parts of Eurasia. Members are characterized by their association with fungal substrates, a trait common to many anthribid weevils. The genus includes notable species such as Gonotropis dorsalis, described by Thunberg in 1796, and several species described by Oda in 1979 from Japan.
Hemicrepidius soccifer
Hemicrepidius soccifer is a species of click beetle (Elateridae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. Originally described under the basionym Asaphes soccifer, it is now classified in the genus Hemicrepidius. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used to right itself when overturned. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited observational records available.
Listronotus frontalis
underwater weevil
Listronotus frontalis is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec). The species was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. Like other members of the genus Listronotus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats.
Listronotus tuberosus
Listronotus tuberosus is an underwater weevil in the family Curculionidae, distinguished from related species by its aquatic habitat. It is found in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. The species was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or life history.
Lixus caudifer
Lixus caudifer is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It belongs to the large genus Lixus, which contains numerous species distributed across North America and other regions. The species epithet 'caudifer' refers to a tail-bearing characteristic, likely describing some aspect of the weevil's morphology. Based on distribution records, this species occurs in western and central Canada including British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Lixus mucidus
Lixus mucidus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. It belongs to the large genus Lixus, which comprises elongate weevils often associated with herbaceous plants. The species is documented from North America, with confirmed records in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. Available information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Microcholus striatus
flower weevil
Microcholus striatus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowers or developing plant parts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Microhyus setiger
Microhyus setiger is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. This small beetle belongs to a genus of weevils whose biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature. Distribution records indicate presence in eastern North America, specifically in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec.
Notiodes ovalis
marsh weevil
Notiodes ovalis is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1876 and has been placed in the genus Endalus in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of Brachyceridae, it belongs to a family of weevils commonly associated with marsh and wetland habitats.
Onychobaris
Onychobaris is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains more than 40 described species distributed across North America. Members are associated with flowers and vegetation, though specific ecological details for most species remain poorly documented.
Onychobaris densa
flower weevil
Onychobaris densa is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a small weevil found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. The genus Onychobaris belongs to the weevil family, one of the largest families of beetles, whose members are characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts.
Onychobaris subtonsa
flower weevil
Onychobaris subtonsa is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is recorded from prairie provinces of central Canada, specifically Manitoba and Saskatchewan. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Onychobaris contains relatively obscure species with limited published research.
Onychylis alternans
marsh weevil
Onychylis alternans is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae. It was described by LeConte in 1876 and occurs in North America. The species is provisionally accepted in current taxonomy.
Orthoris crotchii
Orthoris crotchii is a weevil species described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is currently classified as an ambiguous synonym of Rhoptobaris scolopax (Fabricius, 1792). The species has been documented in western Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of Curculionidae, it belongs to one of the most diverse families of beetles, though specific biological details for this particular taxon remain poorly documented.
Pachybaris porosa
flower weevil
Pachybaris porosa is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is known from North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it is associated with floral habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Phoenicobiella chamaeropis
Tiki Weevil
Phoenicobiella chamaeropis is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, commonly known as the Tiki Weevil. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is one of relatively few documented species within the genus Phoenicobiella, which belongs to a family of beetles characterized by their association with fungi and plant material. The common name "Tiki Weevil" reflects its distinctive appearance, though the etymological connection to Polynesian tikis remains undocumented in scientific literature.
Phyllotrox ferrugineus
Phyllotrox ferrugineus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is native to North America, with distribution records including Ontario, Canada. Like other weevils in this family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) with mouthparts at the tip. The specific epithet "ferrugineus" refers to a rusty or reddish-brown coloration.
Piazorhinus pictus
Piazorhinus pictus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is characterized by its distinctive coloration, as indicated by its specific epithet 'pictus' (meaning 'painted'). The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States. Despite a Wikipedia entry stating it occurs in South America, authoritative distributional records from GBIF and iNaturalist confirm a North American range. As a member of the subfamily Molytinae, it shares the typical weevil morphology including an elongated snout or rostrum with mouthparts at the tip.
Plocetes
leguminous seed weevils
Plocetes is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae comprising over 60 described species. The genus was established by J.L. LeConte in 1876. Members are commonly known as leguminous seed weevils, indicating an association with legume plants. The genus is taxonomically stable and accepted across major biodiversity databases.
Pnigodes
Pnigodes is a genus of true weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least one described species, P. setosus. As members of Curculionidae, species in this genus possess the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and field observations, with limited published information available on its biology.
Pseudobaris angusta
flower weevil
Pseudobaris angusta is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is known from North America. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Pseudobaris pectoralis
flower weevil
Pseudobaris pectoralis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. It is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature. As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Rhoptobaris canescens
Rhoptobaris canescens is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The specific epithet 'canescens' refers to a grayish or hoary appearance, suggesting the species exhibits this coloration. It is classified within the genus Rhoptobaris, a group of weevils whose members are generally associated with particular host plants. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has distribution records indicating presence in North America.
Rhyssomatus pruinosus
Rhyssomatus pruinosus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. Described by LeConte and Horn in 1876, this beetle is known from North America. The specific epithet "pruinosus" refers to a frosted or pruinose appearance. As a member of the genus Rhyssomatus, it belongs to a group of weevils that includes several species associated with leguminous plants.
Smicronyx flavicans
Smicronyx flavicans is a species of seed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America, with records from Ontario, Canada. The genus Smicronyx includes several sunflower-associated seed weevils that are agricultural pests, though specific details about this particular species remain sparse in published literature.
Smicronyx tychoides
Smicronyx tychoides is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America, with distribution records from Ontario, Canada and the broader North American region. As a member of the genus Smicronyx, it belongs to a group commonly known as seed weevils, many of which are associated with plants in the Asteraceae family. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Tachygonus fulvipes
Tachygonus fulvipes is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus Tachygonus is characterized by distinctive modifications to the hind femora, which feature repetitive structural variations. This species is part of a genus known for morphological diversity in leg armature, a trait noted in comparative studies of beetle morphology. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from North America.
Thysanoes fimbricornis
Thysanoes fimbricornis is a species of bark beetle in the family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. It is found in North America and Middle America. The genus Thysanoes comprises small bark beetles associated with woody plants. Like other members of Curculionidae, it has a characteristic rostrum and elbowed antennae.
Zascelis
hidden snout weevils
Zascelis is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, commonly referred to as hidden snout weevils. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876 and contains more than 80 described species. These beetles are part of the largest family of beetles, with the genus representing a relatively small but established lineage within the weevils.
Zascelis irrorata
Zascelis irrorata is a species of hidden snout weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is known from North America. As a member of the hidden snout weevils, it belongs to a group characterized by particular morphological adaptations of the rostrum.
Zygobaris nitens
Zygobaris nitens is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a North American species with a single iNaturalist observation record, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly documented. The genus Zygobaris belongs to the superfamily Curculionoidea, the largest group of weevils. Limited information exists regarding its biology, habitat preferences, or ecological role.