Microbaris
Casey, T.L., 1892
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1Microbaris is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, 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 (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is placed within the large superfamily Curculionoidea, which comprises the most diverse group of beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microbaris: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈbɛərɪs/
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Distribution
The is known from the type 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 Curculionidae. 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.