Cossonus impressifrons
Lea, A.M., 1896
Cossonus impressifrons is a of true in the , first described by Lea in 1896. The specific epithet "impressifrons" refers to a characteristic impressed or concave frontal region of the . As a member of the Cossonus, this species belongs to a group of weevils commonly associated with dead and decaying wood. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases with limited published ecological or biological information available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cossonus impressifrons: /ˈkɔs.o.nəs ɪmpˌrɛs.ɪˈfrɒnz/
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Taxonomic note
The name 'impressifrons' is derived from Latin, combining 'impressus' (pressed in, impressed) and '' (forehead or ), likely referring to a diagnostic morphological feature of the capsule.
Data availability
This has 27 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, suggesting it is documented but not extensively studied in published literature.