Leguminous-weevil
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Tychius tectus
leguminous seed weevil
Tychius tectus is a species of leguminous seed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876 from North America. The species has been recorded from both North America and China, representing a transcontinental distribution pattern within the Holarctic region. As a member of the genus Tychius, it belongs to a group of weevils specialized on leguminous plants (Fabaceae). No specific biological or ecological studies have been published for this species.