Temnocerus macrophthalmus
Legalov, 2003
Temnocerus macrophthalmus is a of leaf-rolling weevil described by Legalov in 2003. It belongs to the Attelabidae, a group of beetles known for their distinctive leaf-rolling used in nest construction. The species name refers to its notably large . Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only 2 records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Temnocerus macrophthalmus: /tɛm.nɔˈkɛ.rus mæk.rɒfˈθæl.məs/
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Etymology
The specific epithet macrophthalmus derives from Greek makros (large) and ophthalmos (), referring to the ' characteristically large eyes.
Taxonomic Status
Listed as provisionally accepted by Catalogue of Life and accepted by GBIF. The was described relatively recently (2003) and remains poorly known.