Myrmex

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Curculionoidea
Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Curculioninae
Tribe: Otidocephalini
Genus: Myrmex

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myrmex: //ˈmɪrmɛks//

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Images

Myrmex lineatus P1520967a by
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Myrmex lineatus 294906697 by Jesse Rorabaugh. Used under a CC0 license.

Myrmex lineatus 74910248 by Koji Shiraiwa. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Calomyrmex species DC2b by Macleay Grass Man. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Myrmex is a genus of beetles within the Curculionidae family, characterized by their toughness and the difficulty of identification based solely on photographs. They are diverse in the southwestern USA, with larvae that mine stems.

Physical Characteristics

Very tough genus; identification often relies on the size of the femoral teeth, which are generally not visible in images.

Identification Tips

Examine the size of the femoral teeth for more accurate identification, as photographs may not provide clear details.

Habitat

Larvae primarily mine stems, indicating a habitat related to plant tissues.

Distribution

Widespread, most diverse in the southwestern United States.

Diet

Larvae mine stems, suggesting a diet involving plant material.