Micromimus
Wollaston, T.V., 1873
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1Micromimus is a of true weevils ( Curculionidae) established by Thomas Vernon Wollaston in 1873. The genus contains approximately 18 described . Members of this genus are classified within the weevil superfamily Curculionoidea, the largest and most diverse group of beetles. Specific biological and ecological details for most species remain poorly documented in available literature.
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How to pronounce Micromimus: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈmaɪ.məs//
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by British entomologist Thomas Vernon Wollaston in 1873. Wollaston was a prominent coleopterist who described numerous weevil , particularly from Atlantic islands and other island systems.
Species diversity
Catalogue of Life and other taxonomic databases recognize approximately 18 described within Micromimus, though comprehensive species lists are not readily available in the provided sources.