Stethobaris nemesis

Prena & O'Brien, 2011

Stethobaris nemesis is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Prena & O'Brien in 2011. The specific epithet "nemesis" refers to the Greek goddess of retribution, though the biological significance of this name in relation to the species' remains unspecified in available sources. As a member of the hyperdiverse weevil family, it belongs to one of the most species-rich lineages of beetles. The Stethobaris is part of the Curculionoidea superfamily, characterized by the distinctive elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stethobaris nemesis: /ˌstɛθoʊˈbɛərɪs ˈnɛməsɪs/

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Nomenclature note

The specific epithet "nemesis" is one of several evocative in related , including Calephelis nemesis (Fatal Metalmark, a ) and Perillus bioculatus as "nemesis" of the Colorado potato beetle in popular entomological writing. However, no direct connection between Stethobaris nemesis and these other "nemesis" taxa has been established.

Taxonomic status

Listed as provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life (as of data access), with GBIF recording the name as accepted. The was described relatively recently (2011), suggesting limited published natural history information may exist.

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