Oomorphidius
Casey, T.L., 1892
Species Guides
2- Oomorphidius erasus(flower weevil)
- Oomorphidius laevicollis
Oomorphidius is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains two described : Oomorphidius erasus (LeConte, 1880) and Oomorphidius laevicollis (LeConte, 1876). Both species were originally described in other genera and later transferred to Oomorphidius. The genus is part of the diverse weevil fauna associated with flowers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oomorphidius: //ˌoʊ.oʊˈmɔːr.fɪ.di.us//
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Distribution
The two described , Oomorphidius erasus and Oomorphidius laevicollis, were described from North America based on specimens collected in the western United States.
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Taxonomic history
Both in the were originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in the late 19th century under different generic placements before being transferred to Oomorphidius by Casey in 1892.
Etymology
The name appears to combine the Greek prefix 'oo-' () with 'Morphidius', possibly alluding to egg-shaped body form characteristic of some flower weevils, though the original etymology was not explicitly stated by Casey.