Aramigus tessellatus
(Say, 1824)
Aramigus tessellatus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1824 under the basionym Liparus tessellatus. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of weevils primarily distributed in the Americas. Distribution records indicate presence in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, suggesting a South American range. As with many entimine weevils, likely feed on plant foliage, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aramigus tessellatus: /ˌɛəɹəˈmaɪɡəs ˌtɛsəˈleɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Argentina, Brazil, and Chile based on GBIF distribution records. The appears to have a South American distribution, though specific preferences within this range are not well documented.