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Pachytychius haematocephalus
gilkicker weevil
Pachytychius haematocephalus, commonly known as the gilkicker weevil, is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Rye in 1873. Its common name derives from Fort Gilkicker in Gosport, Hampshire, UK, where it was first documented. The species has been recorded in both North America and the United Kingdom.
Pactorrhinus grisescens
Pactorrhinus grisescens is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Ancey in 1881. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of root-feeding weevils. The species has been recorded in North America, though detailed biological information remains scarce.
Pandeleteinus lucidillus
broad-nosed weevil
Pandeleteinus lucidillus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Howden in 1959. The species is known from limited observations in North America, specifically from Arizona counties including Cochise and Pima. As a member of the subfamily Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of broad-nosed weevils.
Pandeleteinus submetallicus
Metallic-green Juniper Weevil
Pandeleteinus submetallicus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions. The species is associated with juniper hosts. It was described by Schaffer in 1908.
Pandeleteius cinereus
Double-banded Broad-nosed Weevil
Pandeleteius cinereus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Texas, Nuevo León, and Cleveland. The species is known by the common name Double-banded Broad-nosed Weevil and was described by Horn in 1876.
Pandeleteius defectus
broad-nosed weevil
Pandeleteius defectus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Green in 1920. It is a member of the subfamily Entiminae, tribe Tanymecini. The species is found in western North America, with records from Arizona, California, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Pandeleteius rotundicollis
Pandeleteius rotundicollis is a species of broad-nosed weevil described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, one of the largest families of beetles. The species is known from scattered localities in southwestern North America, with records from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits arid and semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Panscopus
broad-nosed weevils
Panscopus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, containing more than 30 described species distributed across North America. Phylogenetic studies indicate that sister species and ancestral lineages exhibit disjunct geographic distributions that correlate with geological and paleoecological events. Divergence events are estimated to have occurred between the late Eocene and Miocene, suggesting the genus originated by or before the Eocene with most cladogenesis in the middle to late Tertiary.
Panscopus abruptus
broad-nosed weevil
Panscopus abruptus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Casey in 1895. It belongs to the genus Panscopus, a group of weevils characterized by their broad, short rostrums. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from California, British Columbia, and several other locations. Very few observations exist in public databases.
Panscopus alternatus
A weevil species in the family Curculionidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. Records indicate presence in the southeastern United States. The genus Panscopus belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini within the subfamily Entiminae.
Panscopus impressus
broad-nosed weevil
Panscopus impressus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Pierce in 1913. It is found in North America, with specific distribution records from Alabama (Anderson, Blount, Clarke, Clay) and North Carolina (Buncombe). As a member of the broad-nosed weevil group, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this assemblage within Curculionidae.
Panscopus maculosus
A weevil species in the family Curculionidae, described in 1916 from specimens in the United States. Records indicate occurrence in the midwestern states of Illinois and Indiana. Very little has been published on its biology or natural history.
Panscopus rugicollis
broad-nosed weevil
Panscopus rugicollis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Buchanan in 1927. It belongs to the genus Panscopus, a group within the Brachyceridae subfamily of weevils. The species is known from limited collection records across western North America.
Panscopus torpidus
Panscopus torpidus is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Brachycerinae. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized weevils associated with coniferous forests in western North America. The species name 'torpidus' (meaning sluggish or inactive) may reflect behavioral traits or was applied descriptively by early taxonomists. It is among the less commonly encountered species in its genus, with few documented observations.
Paracimbocera
Paracimbocera is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Van Dyke in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by their elongated snouts and often flightless adults. The genus is known from the western United States. Species in this genus are poorly documented in the literature.
Paragraphus
Paragraphus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae) described by Blatchley in 1916. The genus contains at least one described species, P. setosus. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the subfamily Entiminae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature.
Paragraphus setosus
Paragraphus setosus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Blatchley in 1916. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the subfamily Entiminae. Very little is known about its biology or natural history. The species has been recorded from Florida, North America.
Paranametis
Paranametis is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Burke in 1960. The genus contains at least one described species, P. distincta. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. Very little is documented about its biology or ecology.
Paraptochus
Paraptochus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, tribe Peritelini. It contains six described species, primarily distributed in western North America. The genus was established by Seidlitz in 1868. Taxonomic treatment has varied, with some authorities historically placing certain species in the genus Peritelinus, though current databases recognize Peritelinus as a synonym of Paraptochus.
Paraptochus variegatus
Paraptochus variegatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. First described by Casey in 1888, this beetle is native to western North America with documented occurrences in British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. As a member of the Peritelini tribe, it shares characteristics with other root-feeding weevils in this group. The specific epithet 'variegatus' suggests variable coloration, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in available literature.
Paratrachelizus
Paratrachelizus is a genus of primitive weevils in the family Brentidae, established by Kleine in 1921. The genus contains more than 30 described species. Members of this genus are characterized by the elongated, straight rostrum typical of brentid weevils. The genus has been recorded from Colombia.
Parauleutes nebulosus
Nebulous weevil
Parauleutes nebulosus is a small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Bagoinae. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1876 under the genus Bagous, and is now classified in the genus Parauleutes. It is known from scattered records across northern North America, including the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan. The specific epithet "nebulosus" (Latin for "cloudy" or "foggy") likely refers to a mottled or indistinct color pattern on the body.
Parenthis vestitus
Parenthis vestitus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Dietz in 1896. Records indicate presence in eastern North America, specifically in the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Ontario. The genus Parenthis is a small group within the weevils, and this species appears to be rarely collected based on limited observation records.
Pelenomus asperulus
Pelenomus asperulus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Dietz in 1896. The genus Pelenomus comprises small weevils associated with wetland and riparian habitats. This species is recorded from boreal and subarctic regions of North America including Alaska, Yukon, Alberta, and Ontario.
Pelenomus fuliginosus
Sooty Minute Seed Weevil
Pelenomus fuliginosus is a small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Sooty Minute Seed Weevil. The species was originally described by Dietz in 1896 and has been treated as a synonym of Mecopeltus fuliginosus in some taxonomic databases. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist.
Pelenomus gracilipes
Pelenomus gracilipes is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Dietz in 1896. It is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from Québec, Canada. As a member of the large and diverse weevil family, it likely exhibits the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae, though specific morphological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Pelenomus squamosus
Pelenomus squamosus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Lec. in Lec. & Horn. It is recorded from multiple provinces across Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Very little is known about its biology or ecology. The genus Pelenomus is taxonomically complex and has undergone significant revision, with many species historically associated with wetland or aquatic habitats.
Pelenomus waltoni
Pelenomus waltoni is a species of weevil in the subfamily Ceutorhynchinae, first described by Boheman in 1843. It was newly recorded from China in a 2013 taxonomic revision, which raised the number of Chinese Pelenomus species from one to six. The species is one of four Pelenomus species newly documented from China in that study, alongside P. canaliculatus, P. quadricorniger, and P. roelofsi.
Peltophorus adustus
Peltophorus adustus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Baridinae. The species was first described by Fall in 1906. It is known from North America and has been recently documented in Mexico, representing a new country record.
Peltophorus polymitus
Speckled Agave Weevil
Peltophorus polymitus is a true weevil (Curculionidae) native to North America, widely distributed throughout Mexico. Adults and larvae feed on multiple agave species, including cultivated plants used for food, medicine, and mezcal production. Despite causing documented plant damage, it has not been formally classified as a pest species. Two subspecies are recognized: P. p. seminiveus and P. p. suffusus.
Peracalles
hidden snout weevils
Peracalles is a genus of hidden snout weevils established by D.G. Kissinger in 1964. The genus belongs to the family Curculionidae and contains at least two described species: Peracalles pectoralis (LeConte, 1876) and Peracalles ventrosus (LeConte, 1878). The common name "hidden snout weevils" refers to a morphological characteristic of this group, though specific details of this trait are not documented in available sources. The genus is rarely encountered, with few observations recorded.
Peracalles pectoralis
hidden snout weevil
Peracalles pectoralis is a species of hidden snout weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Kissinger in 1964. It belongs to the genus Peracalles, which is part of the diverse weevil family characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Peracalles ventrosus
Peracalles ventrosus is a species of hidden snout weevil (Curculionidae) described by Kissinger in 1964. It belongs to the genus Peracalles, which is characterized by a concealed rostrum that is not visible from above. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Perapion punctinasum
Perapion punctinasum is a small weevil species in the family Brentidae, originally described from North America in 1884. It belongs to a genus of apionid-like weevils characterized by their compact body form and elongated rostrum. The species is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces, suggesting a broad northern distribution. Like other members of Perapion, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Peritaxia hispida
broad-nosed weevil
Peritaxia hispida is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by George H. Horn in 1876. The species belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. It is known from western North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Texas.
Peritelinus
Peritelinus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1888. The genus contains at least two described species, both described by Van Dyke in 1936: Peritelinus erinaceus and Peritelinus oregonus. These weevils belong to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils characterized by their broad, short rostrums. Records indicate limited observation data, with few documented occurrences.
Peritelinus oregonus
Peritelinus oregonus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. The species was described from Oregon in 1936 and is endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It has been historically classified under the genus Paraptochus, and its taxonomic status remains subject to revision with some sources treating it as a synonym while others recognize it as valid. The species is known from very few observations.
Peritelodes obtectus
Peritelodes obtectus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1888. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils. The species is known from California and is part of the genus Peritelodes, which contains multiple North American species. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Peritelopsis globiventris
Peritelopsis globiventris is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1857 under the basionym Ptochus globiventris. It belongs to the tribe Peritelini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by short, broad rostra. The species is known from California and has been documented in association with host plants, though specific details remain limited in available literature.
Phacepholis
Phacepholis is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, and tribe Naupactini. It was established by George Henry Horn in 1876. The genus belongs to the broad-nosed weevil group, characterized by a relatively short and broad rostrum. As a member of Naupactini, it is part of a diverse tribe distributed primarily in the Neotropical region.
Phacepholis candidus
Phacepholis candidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil (Curculionidae: Entiminae) described by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of weevils predominantly distributed in the Neotropical region. The specific epithet "candidus" (Latin for "white" or "shining white") likely refers to a pale or whitish coloration of the integument. As with many Naupactini, detailed biological information remains limited in accessible literature.
Phacepholis elegans
Phacepholis elegans is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group known for root-feeding larvae and adult weevils that typically feed on foliage. The species has been recorded from several western and midwestern U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas. As with many Naupactini, the larvae likely feed on roots while adults feed on above-ground plant tissues.
Phacepholis planitiatus
Phacepholis planitiatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Buchanan in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of root-feeding weevils primarily found in the Americas. The species is documented from the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States. Like other Naupactini, adults likely feed on foliage while larvae develop in soil feeding on roots.
Phaenomerus foveipennis
Phaenomerus foveipennis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, originally described by Morimoto in 1961. The species has been transferred to the genus Aparallelodemas in some taxonomic treatments, creating nomenclatural synonymy. It belongs to the tribe Phyllobiini, a group of leaf-feeding weevils. Available information on this species is extremely limited.
Pheloconus hispidus
Bristly Curculio
Pheloconus hispidus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Bristly Curculio. It occurs in North America. The specific epithet "hispidus" refers to bristly or hairy characteristics, likely describing the body surface. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the elongated rostrum typical of weevils.
Pheloconus infector
Pheloconus infector is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Boheman in 1845. The species has been historically classified under the genus Conotrachelus, and its taxonomic placement has been subject to revision. It is one of few documented species in the genus Pheloconus, a group of weevils with limited published biological information.
Philopedon
broad-nosed weevils
Philopedon is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Schönherr in 1826. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed primarily across Europe and North Africa. One species, Philopedon plagiatum, is commonly known as the marram weevil due to its association with marram grass (Ammophila arenaria). The genus belongs to the tribe Cneorhinini within the subfamily Entiminae.
Phloeophagus apionides
Phloeophagus apionides is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is a small beetle species with the characteristic elongated snout typical of weevils. The species has been documented in eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Phloeophagus canadensis
Phloeophagus canadensis is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Van Dyke in 1927. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. Like other members of the genus Phloeophagus, it is associated with woody habitats.
Phloeosinus scopulorum
Juniper Bark Weevil
Phloeosinus scopulorum is a bark beetle species in the family Curculionidae, first described by J.M. Swaine in 1924. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Phloeosinus are commonly referred to as bark weevils and are associated with coniferous trees, particularly junipers.