Elassoptes marinus
Horn, G.H., 1873
Elassoptes marinus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, and the sole member of the Elassoptes. First described by G.H. Horn in 1873, this is native to North America with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. As a weevil, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout typical of Curculionidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elassoptes marinus: /ɛˈlæsəptiz məˈraɪnəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Curculionidae by its placement in the Elassoptes; specific diagnostic features separating it from related weevil genera are not documented in available sources. The genus name suggests relatively small size (Greek "elasson" = smaller, "optes" = observer/).
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Distribution
North America; confirmed present in British Columbia, Canada. Specific preferences or additional range details are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Curculionidae generaElassoptes is distinguished by its status and unique generic placement; specific differentiating characters require taxonomic examination.
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Taxonomic status
The Elassoptes contains only E. marinus, making it . The Catalogue of Life lists the as "provisionally accepted."