Myrmex arizonicus
(Schaeffer, 1907)
Arizona antlike weevil
Myrmex arizonicus is a of antlike weevil in the Curculionidae, native to North America. The Myrmex is characterized by weevils that exhibit -mimicry in their and . This species was first described by Schaeffer in 1907. As with other members of the genus, it likely occupies where ant mimicry provides selective advantage, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myrmex arizonicus: /ˈmɜrmɛks ˌærɪˈzɒnɪkəs/
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Distribution
Found in North America, with records from the southwestern United States including Arizona. The specific epithet 'arizonicus' indicates the type locality or primary region of occurrence.