Phoenicobiella chamaeropis

Leconte, 1876

Tiki Weevil

Phoenicobiella chamaeropis is a of in the , commonly known as the Tiki Weevil. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is one of relatively few documented species within the Phoenicobiella, which belongs to a family of characterized by their association with fungi and material. The "Tiki Weevil" reflects its distinctive appearance, though the etymological connection to Polynesian tikis remains undocumented in scientific literature.

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How to pronounce Phoenicobiella chamaeropis: /fəʊˌnɪkoʊˈbaɪɛlə ˌkæmɪˈroʊpɪs/

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