Eisonyx
LeConte, J.L., 1880
Species Guides
2- Eisonyx crassipes(Barely Hairy Baridine)
- Eisonyx opaca
Eisonyx is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, established by LeConte in 1880. The genus contains three described : E. crassipes, E. opacus, and E. picipes. These beetles are associated with flowers, though specific relationships remain poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered, with only 10 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eisonyx: //ˈaɪsəˌnɪks//
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Distribution
North America; described from the United States (E. crassipes, E. opacus, E. picipes).
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Taxonomic history
The was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880, with E. crassipes as the type . Two additional species were described by Casey (1893) and Pierce (1916). No subsequent species have been added to the genus.
Species list
Eisonyx crassipes LeConte, 1880; Eisonyx opacus (Casey, 1893); Eisonyx picipes Pierce, 1916. All three were described from the United States, but detailed distribution records are sparse.