Myrmex basalis
(Schaeffer, 1907)
antlike weevil
Myrmex basalis is a of antlike weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1907 and is currently classified under the Myrmex, though it was previously placed in Otidocephalus. Very little is known about its or distribution beyond basic taxonomic records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myrmex basalis: /ˈmɜːrmɛks bəˈseɪlɪs/
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Taxonomic Status
GBIF lists Myrmex basalis as a synonym of Otidocephalus basalis, indicating ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or recent reclassification. The epithet 'basalis' is shared with several unrelated insects including Hylaeus basalis (a ) and Rhombodera basalis (a mantis), but these are not congeneric.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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