Asynonychus godmani

Definition

A species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, originally described by Crotch in 1867. The species has been treated as a synonym of Naupactus cervinus (the Fuller rose beetle) in some taxonomic revisions, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the generic classification of Naupactini weevils. Adults are typical of the tribe in possessing a broad, short rostrum and are associated with various host plants.

Etymology

Genus Asynonychus from Greek a- (without) + synonychus (united claw), referring to tarsal claw structure; specific epithet godmani honors naturalist Frederick DuCane Godman (1834–1919), British entomologist and collector.

Example

Specimens identified as Asynonychus godmani in older collections often require re-examination, as many have been reclassified under Naupactus cervinus following taxonomic revisions of the Naupactini.

Synonyms

• Naupactus cervinus (in part)

Related Terms

• Naupactini
• Curculionidae
• broad-nosed weevil
• synonymy
• Naupactus
• Fuller rose beetle

Usage Notes

Taxonomic status is unsettled; treated as valid by some sources but synonymized with Naupactus cervinus by others. The name appears primarily in historical literature and collection databases. Check current regional checklists for accepted status.