Amercedes
Casey, T.L., 1894
flower weevils
Species Guides
1- Amercedes subulirostris(flower weevil)
Amercedes is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae. The genus was established by Thomas L. Casey in 1894 and contains at least three described . Members of this genus are associated with flowers, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amercedes: /ˈæmərˌseɪdiːz/
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Identification
Identification to level requires examination of rostral and antennal characters typical of Curculionidae. -level identification relies on examination of the rostrum shape and other fine morphological details; A. orthorrhinus, A. schwarzi, and A. subulirostris can be distinguished by rostral proportions and other subtle structural features.
Distribution
The occurs in North America. Specific distribution records for individual are sparse, with A. subulirostris described from the United States and A. orthorrhinus and A. schwarzi also occurring in the Nearctic region.
Similar Taxa
- Other Curculionidae generaAmercedes can be distinguished from related by the combination of rostral structure, antennal insertion, and other fine morphological characters; precise differentiation requires taxonomic knowledge of the .
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by Thomas L. Casey, a prolific American coleopterist, in 1894. The type is A. subulirostris. The genus has received limited taxonomic attention since its original description.
Species diversity
Only three are currently recognized: A. subulirostris Casey, 1894; A. orthorrhinus Champion & G.C., 1909; and A. schwarzi Hustache, 1938. The is notably species-poor compared to many other curculionid genera.