Megacerus maculiventris

(Fahraeus, 1839)

Megacerus maculiventris is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The Megacerus is placed within the Bruchinae, commonly known as seed beetles or bean weevils, though these are true beetles rather than weevils. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning the Americas. Available sources provide minimal specific information about this species beyond its taxonomic placement and distribution.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Megacerus maculiventris: /mɛˈɡæsɛrəs mæˌkjulɪˈvɛntrɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Central America, North America, and South America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Middle America, North America, and South America.

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Taxonomic Note

The Megacerus is classified within Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae. Members of this subfamily are commonly referred to as seed beetles due to their larval development inside seeds and legume pods. The subfamily was formerly treated as a separate , Bruchidae, but molecular and morphological studies support its placement as a subfamily within Chrysomelidae.

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