Eudiagogus maryae
Warner, 1979
Eudiagogus maryae is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Warner in 1979. It belongs to the Entiminae, a group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed or root weevils. The species is documented from the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eudiagogus maryae: //juːˈdaɪəɡəs ˈmær.i.aɪ//
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Identification
As a member of Eudiagogus, this can be distinguished from other broad-nosed weevil by characters of the genus, including features of the rostrum and . Specific diagnostic traits for E. maryae relative to require examination of type material or original description. are expected to show the general Entiminae body plan: a broad, short rostrum and elbowed, clubbed antennae.
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Similar Taxa
- Eudiagogus pulcherCongeneric with overlapping southeastern U.S. distribution; separation requires detailed morphological examination.
- Other Entiminae genera (e.g., Pachnaeus, Artipus)Broad-nosed weevils with similar general appearance; distinguished by rostral and antennal structure, and often by coloration and body proportions.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'maryae' honors Mary Warner, wife of the describer Donald K. Warner.