Epicaerus texanus

Casey, 1888

Epicaerus texanus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Casey in 1888 and is known from North America, with records from Texas. As a member of the Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this group. Very little specific ecological or behavioral information has been documented for this particular species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epicaerus texanus: /ˌɛpɪˈsɪərəs tɛkˈsænəs/

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Identification

As a broad-nosed weevil ( Entiminae), E. texanus possesses a short, broad rostrum that distinguishes it from the more elongate-snouted weevils in other curculionid subfamilies. Specific diagnostic features separating it from are not documented in available sources. The Epicaerus contains multiple , and species-level identification within this genus requires examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.

Distribution

Recorded from Texas, with specific locality data from Austin. The is documented as occurring in North America, though precise range boundaries are not established.

Similar Taxa

Other Epicaerus speciesMultiple exist in the Epicaerus, which share the broad-nosed weevil and require detailed examination for separation.

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Taxonomic status note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF and other sources treat it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that may require further investigation.