Idiostethus subcalvus
Casey, T.L., 1892
flower weevil
Idiostethus subcalvus is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The species is known from North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowers, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idiostethus subcalvus: //ˌɪdiˈɒstɛθəs sʌbˈkælvəs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic status
The Catalogue of Life lists this as 'provisionally accepted,' while GBIF marks it as 'ACCEPTED' with an exact match. The discrepancy suggests some uncertainty in current taxonomic databases, though the species is generally recognized.
Data scarcity
With only six iNaturalist observations and minimal published literature, this is among the poorly documented North American weevils. The Idiostethus contains multiple species with limited modern study.