Desmoglyptus
Casey, T.L., 1892
Desmoglyptus is a of flower in the . The genus was established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. It contains at least two described : Desmoglyptus arizonicus (described 1920) and Desmoglyptus crenatus (originally described 1876). As a member of Curculionidae, it shares the characteristic (elongated snout) typical of weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Desmoglyptus: //dɛs.moʊˈɡlɪp.təs//
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Nomenclature
The name Desmoglyptus derives from Greek roots: 'desmos' (bond, fetter) and 'glyptos' (carved, engraved), likely referring to sculptural features on the body surface.