Merobruchus terani

Kingsolver, 1980

Merobruchus terani is a of seed beetle in the Bruchinae, described by Kingsolver in 1980. It belongs to a whose members are associated with legume seeds, though specific records for this species remain limited. The species occurs in Central America and North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Merobruchus terani: //ˌmɛɹoʊˈbɹʌkəs ˈtɛrənaɪ//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by John M. Kingsolver in 1980. The Merobruchus is part of the tribe Acanthoscelidini within the seed beetle Bruchinae (formerly treated as Bruchidae).

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