White-fringed-weevil

Guides

• Naupactus pallidus

  Naupactus pallidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. It belongs to the diverse Neotropical genus Naupactus, commonly known as white-fringed weevils. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies, distinct rostrums, and often pale or whitish markings on the elytra. Many Naupactus species have become agricultural pests, with some introduced to North America.

  CurculionidaeEntiminaeNaupactiniNaupactuswhite-fringed-weevilNeotropicalbroad-nosed-weevilColeopteraweevilinvasive-potential

• Naupactus peregrinus

  Naupactus peregrinus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. It belongs to the large Neotropical genus Naupactus, commonly known as "white-fringed weevils." The species has been recorded from the southeastern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida) and parts of South America (Chaco, Entre Ríos in Argentina). Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may have been introduced to some regions, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

  CurculionidaeEntiminaeNaupactiniNaupactuswhite-fringed-weevilbroad-nosed-weevilweevilColeopterabeetleNeotropicalintroduced-speciessoutheastern-United-StatesArgentinaBuchanan-1939