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Palm weevil

Sitophilus zeamais

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Dryophthoridae
Genus
Sitophilus
Species
Sitophilus zeamais (Palm weevil)

Similar Species in Sitophilus

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Granary weevil
Sitophilus granarius
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palm weevil?
The scientific name of Palm weevil is Sitophilus zeamais. It belongs to the genus Sitophilus.
Where does Palm weevil live?
Palm weevil is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.
What family does Palm weevil belong to?
Palm weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) belongs to the genus Sitophilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryophthoridae.
What kingdom does Palm weevil belong to?
Palm weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Palm weevil?
The closest relatives of Palm weevil in the genus Sitophilus include Granary weevil.

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Sitophilus — 2 Species

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Granary weevil
Sitophilus granarius
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Palm weevil
Sitophilus zeamais
NE
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