Psomus armatus

(Dietz, 1891)

Black Ash Weevil

Psomus armatus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It occurs in North America. The species is known by the Black Ash Weevil. Limited information exists on its and .

Conoderinae (10.3897-zookeys.683.12080) Figures 91–94 by Anzaldo SS (2017) Review of the genera of Conoderinae (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. ZooKeys 683: 51-138. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.683.12080. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psomus armatus: //ˈpsɔ.mʊs ɑrˈmɑ.tʊs//

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Identification

This can be distinguished from other weevils in the Psomus by specific morphological features, though detailed diagnostic characters are not well documented in available sources. The species epithet 'armatus' (meaning 'armed') may refer to particular armature or projections on the body, but this requires verification from original species descriptions.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not documented in available sources.

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