Ephelops triguttatus
Dietz, 1891
Ephelops triguttatus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Dietz in 1891. The Ephelops is a small group within the weevil superfamily Curculionoidea. The specific epithet "triguttatus" refers to three spots or markings, likely describing a diagnostic color pattern on the or pronotum. This species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is recorded from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ephelops triguttatus: /ˈɛfəlɒps trɪˌɡʌˈteɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America
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Etymology
The specific epithet "triguttatus" derives from Latin "tri-" (three) and "guttatus" (spotted), referring to a three-spotted color pattern characteristic of this .
Taxonomic Status
The is listed as 'provisionally accepted' in the Catalogue of Life, indicating that while the name is in use, some aspects of its may require further verification or revision.