Epicaerus imbricatus
(Say, 1824)
Imbricated Snout Beetle
Epicaerus imbricatus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It is commonly known as the imbricated snout . The species is found in North America, with records from Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Indiana. As a member of the Entiminae , it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of broad-nosed weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epicaerus imbricatus: /ˌɛpɪˈsɪərəs ˌɪmbrɪˈkeɪtəs/
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Identification
As a broad-nosed weevil ( Entiminae), E. imbricatus can be distinguished from other weevil subfamilies by its short, broad rostrum that does not extend far beyond the . The specific epithet "imbricatus" refers to an overlapping, -like pattern, suggesting distinctive elytral . -level identification within Epicaerus requires examination of genitalic characters and detailed elytral patterning.
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Distribution
North America: recorded from Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Indiana.
Similar Taxa
- Other Epicaerus speciesCongeneric share the broad-nosed weevil and require detailed examination of elytral patterns and male genitalia for separation.
- Other EntiminaeBroad-nosed weevils in other share the short rostrum; differentiation requires examination of tarsal structure, elytral pattern, and genitalia.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Thomas Say in 1824, making it one of the earlier described North American weevil .
iNaturalist observations
As of source date, 258 observations recorded on iNaturalist platform, indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.