Oomorphidius laevicollis
Casey, T.L., 1892
Oomorphidius laevicollis is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The specific epithet "laevicollis" refers to a smooth or polished pronotum. It is found in North America. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oomorphidius laevicollis: //ˌoʊ.oʊˌmɔːrˈfɪdiəs ˌliːvɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The name is sometimes misspelled as "Oomorphidius laevicollis" in some sources, but the original spelling by Casey (1892) is "laevicollis". The Oomorphidius belongs to the true weevils (Curculionidae), a characterized by the presence of a rostrum with mouthparts at the tip.
Etymology
The specific epithet "laevicollis" is derived from Latin: "laevis" (smooth, polished) + "collis/collum" (neck, referring to the pronotum), indicating a smooth pronotum as a distinguishing characteristic.