Mesagroicus hispidus
Buchanan, 1929
hispid broad-nosed weevil
Mesagroicus hispidus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Buchanan in 1929. It belongs to the Entiminae, a group commonly known as broad-nosed or root weevils. The specific epithet 'hispidus' refers to a bristly or hairy surface texture, likely describing the of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesagroicus hispidus: /mɛsəˈɡroɪkəs ˈhɪspɪdəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, with specific locality records from Ventura County, California.