Baris rubripes
Hustache, 1924
flower weevil
Baris rubripes is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Hustache in 1924. The Baris belongs to the large and diverse weevil family, whose members are characterized by their elongated snouts (rostra) and often exhibit specialized relationships with flowering plants. As a flower weevil, this species likely utilizes floral resources, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases, indicating some uncertainty regarding its taxonomic status or the need for further revisionary work.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Baris rubripes: /ˈbaː.ris ˈruː.bri.pes/
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Taxonomic Status
Listed as provisionally accepted in the Catalogue of Life, suggesting the description or type material may require verification or that taxonomic boundaries need clarification.
Data Deficiency
No observations recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published information available; this represents a significant gap in public biodiversity documentation.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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