Myrmex knulli
Sleeper, 1954
antlike weevil
Myrmex knulli is a of antlike weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Sleeper in 1954. The species is found in North America and includes two recognized : Myrmex knulli chiricahuae and Myrmex knulli knulli. Like other members of the Myrmex, it exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of mimicry common in this weevil group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myrmex knulli: /ˈmɪrmɛks ˈknʊli/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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