Oligolochus ornatus
(Casey, 1920)
flower weevil
Oligolochus ornatus is a of flower in the . It was described by Casey in 1920 and is currently classified under the Oligolochus, though some taxonomic databases list it as a synonym of Anacentrus ornatus. As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout () typical of weevils. Very little specific biological information is available for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligolochus ornatus: /ˌɒlɪˈɡɒloʊkəs ɔːrˈneɪtəs/
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists Oligolochus ornatus as a synonym of Anacentrus ornatus, indicating ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or revision in this group. The Oligolochus is relatively obscure in the literature, suggesting it may represent a small or poorly studied lineage within the .