Xenosacalles

Xenosacalles
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Cryptorhynchinae
Genus:
Stüben, 2024
Species:
X. irlandikos
Binomial name
Xenosacalles irlandikos
Stüben, Clarke & Anderson, 2024[1]

Xenosacalles irlandikos,the fence-climber acalles, is a species of weevil. It is the only species in the genus Xenosacalles. It was discovered in Northern Ireland, but is believed to be introduced there.[1] It has also been found in Cornwall.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Stüben, P. E., Clarke, J. J. R., Anderson, R., Rosell, S. (1 April 2024). "Xenosacalles gen.n. irlandikos sp.n. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Cryptorhynchinae) – Cuias es?". WEEVIL News (113).
  2. ^ Hutchinson, F. N., Legg, T. (October 2024). "Xenosacalles irlandikos Stüben, Clarke & Anderson (Curculionidae: Cryptorhynchinae): a recently described species new to England". The Coleopterist. 33 (3): 123–126.