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Weevil

Otiorhynchus desertus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (23 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Otiorhynchus
Species
Otiorhynchus desertus (Weevil)

Similar Species in Otiorhynchus

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Black Marram Weevil
Otiorhynchus atroapterus
Least Concern
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Black Vine Weevil
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
Least Concern
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Clay-Coloured Weevil
Otiorhynchus singularis
Least Concern
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Privet weevil
Otiorhynchus crataegi
Not Evaluated
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Strawberry root weevil
Otiorhynchus ovatus
Least Concern
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Weevil
Otiorhynchus raucus
Least Concern
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Weevil
Otiorhynchus ligneus
Near Threatened
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Weevil
Otiorhynchus porcatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weevil?
The scientific name of Weevil is Otiorhynchus desertus. It belongs to the genus Otiorhynchus.
What is the conservation status of Weevil?
Weevil (Otiorhynchus desertus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weevil live?
Weevil is found in Found across Europe (23 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.
What family does Weevil belong to?
Weevil (Otiorhynchus desertus) belongs to the genus Otiorhynchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Curculionidae.
Is Weevil endangered?
No, Weevil (Otiorhynchus desertus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weevil belong to?
Weevil (Otiorhynchus desertus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Weevil?
The closest relatives of Weevil in the genus Otiorhynchus include Black Marram Weevil, Black Vine Weevil, Clay-Coloured Weevil, Privet weevil, Strawberry root weevil.

Native Range — 25 Countries

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Genus Otiorhynchus — 13 Species

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Black Marram Weevil
Otiorhynchus atroapterus
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Black Vine Weevil
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
LC 🐾
Clay-Coloured Weevil
Otiorhynchus singularis
LC 🐾
Privet weevil
Otiorhynchus crataegi
NE 🐾
Strawberry root weevil
Otiorhynchus ovatus
LC 🐾
Weevil
Otiorhynchus rugifrons
NT 🐾
Weevil
Otiorhynchus raucus
LC 🐾
Weevil
Otiorhynchus ligneus
NT 🐾
Weevil
Otiorhynchus porcatus
LC 🐾
Weevil
Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus
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Weevil
Otiorhynchus ligustici
LC
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Weevil
Otiorhynchus desertus
LC
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Weevil
Otiorhynchus cribricollis
NE
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