Microplontus edentulus
(Schultze, 1896)
Microplontus edentulus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was originally described by Schultze in 1896 under the Ceuthorrhynchus, and later transferred to Microplontus. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Ceuthorrhynchus edentulus in some taxonomic treatments. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microplontus edentulus: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈplɒntəs iːˈdɛntjʊləs/
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Taxonomic Status
The taxonomic status of Microplontus edentulus is disputed. GBIF treats it as a synonym of Ceuthorrhynchus edentulus, while iNaturalist maintains it as a valid under Microplontus. This reflects ongoing uncertainty in the classification of small weevils formerly placed in Ceuthorrhynchus sensu lato.
Data Availability
Only one observation of this exists in iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, underreported, or a historically collected species with limited recent documentation.