Copturomorpha rileyi
Hespenheide, 2011
Copturomorpha rileyi is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Henry Hespenheide in 2011. The specific epithet honors Edward Riley, a prolific coleopterist and collector. The Copturomorpha is part of the diverse weevil fauna, with this species representing one of the named after Riley in recognition of his contributions to .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Copturomorpha rileyi: /kɔptʊrəˈmɔrfa ˈraɪli.aɪ/
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Human Relevance
The epithet 'rileyi' commemorates Edward Riley, an indefatigable collector of beetles whose extensive fieldwork provided much of the type material for new . Riley's contributions to coleopterology were recognized through the naming of this and at least one other taxon, Saperda lateralis rileyi (a of longhorned beetle).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Soybean Insects: Mid-to-Late Season Pests (V8 to Maturity) - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- It’s a Mayfly…It’s a Moth…It’s Thyridopteryx | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Neorileya
- Recent literature – The Coleopterists Bulletin | Beetles In The Bush
- Curious Scientific Names Can Make Insects Famous
- moths | Beetles In The Bush | Page 4