Oligolochus

Casey, T.L., 1892

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Oligolochus is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus comprises approximately 12 described . As members of the Curculionidae, these beetles possess the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is part of the diverse flower weevil within this large family.

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How to pronounce Oligolochus: /ˌɒlɪˈɡɒləkəs/

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Taxonomic authority

The was described by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. Casey was a prolific describer of North American beetles, particularly weevils.

Species diversity

Approximately 12 have been formally described within Oligolochus, though the remains poorly documented in publicly available sources.

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