Orchestomerus eisemani
Yoshitake & Anderson, 2015
Orchestomerus eisemani is a of weevil described in 2015 from the western United States. The species belongs to the Orchestomerus, a group of small weevils within the Curculionidae. It has been documented in California and Oregon, primarily in association with coniferous forest . The species was named in honor of entomologist Robert Eiseman.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orchestomerus eisemani: /ɔːrˈkɛstoʊˌmɛrəs ˈaɪsɪˌmɑːni/
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Habitat
Coniferous forests in western North America, particularly areas with pine and fir .
Distribution
Known from California and Oregon, USA.
Host Associations
- Pinus - associated withconiferous plants
- Abies - associated withconiferous plants
Similar Taxa
- Orchestomerus ulkeiSimilar small size and western North American distribution; distinguished by male genitalia and rostral proportions.
- Orchestomerus wickhamiOverlapping range in western states; requires examination of genitalic structures for definitive identification.
More Details
Etymology
Named for Robert S. Eiseman, who collected the type series and contributed significantly to knowledge of western North American weevils.
Taxonomic history
Described in 2015 as part of a revision of the Orchestomerus; previously specimens were misidentified as related .