Linogeraeus finitimus
Kuschel, 1983
Linogeraeus finitimus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Kuschel in 1983. The Linogeraeus belongs to the true weevils, a large and diverse group of beetles characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts. The specific epithet "finitimus" is Latin for "neighboring" or "bordering," though the etymological reference remains undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Linogeraeus finitimus: /ˌlɪnoʊˈdʒɛəruːs fɪˈnɪtɪməs/
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Guillermo Kuschel, a prominent New Zealand entomologist specializing in weevils. The Linogeraeus is part of the megadiverse Curculionidae, the largest of beetles.