Phacepholis viridis
(Champion, 1911)
Phacepholis viridis is a of broad-nosed (: Entiminae: Naupactini) described by Champion in 1911. It belongs to a of Neotropical weevils in the tribe Naupactini, a group known for parthenogenetic and association with various plants. The specific epithet 'viridis' (Latin for green) suggests a green coloration, though detailed species-level descriptions are limited in available sources. The genus Phacepholis is taxonomically classified within the Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils characterized by their broad snouts and often root-feeding .
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How to pronounce Phacepholis viridis: /fəˈsɛfəlɪs ˈvɪrɪdɪs/
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Taxonomic Context
Phacepholis viridis is placed in the tribe Naupactini, a group of broad-nosed primarily distributed in the Neotropics. Many naupactine weevils are known for parthenogenetic and some are economically significant as pests of and ornamentals. The Phacepholis is part of this radiation, though specific biological details for P. viridis remain undocumented in accessible literature.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide only taxonomic placement and nomenclatural information for Phacepholis viridis. No -specific biological, ecological, or distributional data were found in the provided context. The iNaturalist record indicates only 2 observations, suggesting this species is rarely encountered or underreported.