Acaromimus americanus
(Motschulsky, 1873)
Acaromimus americanus is a of fungus weevil in the Anthribidae. It was originally described by Motschulsky in 1873 and is currently recognized as a valid species, though some sources list it as a synonym of Xenorchestes americanus. The species belongs to a family commonly known as fungus weevils, characterized by their association with fungal growth on wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acaromimus americanus: //ˌæk.əˈroʊ.mɪ.məs əˌmɛr.ɪˈkeɪ.nəs//
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Taxonomic Note
There is conflicting taxonomic treatment of this . GBIF lists Acaromimus americanus as a synonym of Xenorchestes americanus, while iNaturalist maintains it under the Acaromimus. The original description by Motschulsky (1873) placed it in Acaromimus. The genus Acaromimus is part of the Anthribidae, a group of weevils commonly known as fungus weevils due to their association with fungal growth on decaying wood.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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