Microbaris
Casey, T.L., 1892
Microbaris is a of flower in the , established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus is , containing a single described , Microbaris galvestonica. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout () typical of weevils. The genus is placed within the large superfamily Curculionoidea, which comprises the most diverse group of .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microbaris: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈbɛərɪs/
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Distribution
The is known from the locality of its sole , M. galvestonica, which was described from Galveston, Texas, USA.
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Taxonomic status
Microbaris is currently accepted as a valid within . The genus was erected by T.L. Casey in 1892 and remains , with only M. galvestonica described. No additional have been formally assigned to this genus since its establishment.