Mesagroicus oblongus
Buchanan, 1929
Mesagroicus oblongus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Buchanan in 1929. It belongs to the Entiminae, a group characterized by their broad, short rostrums. The species is documented from the central United States, with records from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mesagroicus oblongus: /mɛˈsaɡroʊɪkəs əbˈlɔŋɡəs/
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Identification
As a member of the broad-nosed weevils (Entiminae), this possesses a short, broad rostrum that does not extend far beyond the . The specific epithet "oblongus" suggests an elongated body form. Distinguishing features from other Mesagroicus species and related require examination of genitalic and other minute morphological characters not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Documented from the central United States: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Entiminae weevilsBroad-nosed weevils share the characteristic short, broad rostrum; precise identification to level in Mesagroicus requires examination of subtle morphological features.
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Taxonomic placement
The Mesagroicus is placed in the tribe Psallidiini within the large Entiminae, one of the most diverse lineages of weevils.