Catapastus squamirostris
Casey, 1920
Catapastus squamirostris is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Casey in 1920. It is found in North America. As a flower weevil, it likely associates with flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catapastus squamirostris: /ˌkætəˈpæstəs skwæˌmaɪˈrɒstrɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Status
The is provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life and accepted in GBIF. The specific epithet 'squamirostris' refers to a scaly or scaled rostrum (snout), a characteristic feature of many weevils.
Data Availability
Only 3 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is a poorly known and rarely encountered with limited published information.