Cathormiocerus

Schönherr, 1842

Cathormiocerus is a of in the , Entiminae, and tribe Trachyphloeini. It was established by Schönherr in 1842. The genus is distributed across parts of Europe and Africa, with records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Tanzania. Members of this genus are ground-dwelling weevils, consistent with the habits of their tribe.

Cathormiocerus aristatus - Guelph, Ontario 02 by Ryan Hodnett. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Cathormiocerus aristatus - Guelph, Ontario 01 by Ryan Hodnett. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Cathormiocerus aristatus 02 by AfroBrazilian. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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How to pronounce Cathormiocerus: //kæθɔːrmiˈoʊsərəs//

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Distribution

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Tanzania. Distribution records indicate presence in both Palearctic and Afrotropical regions.

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Taxonomic placement

Cathormiocerus is placed in tribe Trachyphloeini, a group of broad-nosed (Entiminae) characterized by their ground-dwelling habits and often found in leaf litter or soil environments.

Data availability

The has 218 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting moderate citizen science documentation, though detailed biological studies appear limited in accessible literature.

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