Cathormiocerus aristatus
(Gyllenhal, 1827)
Cathormiocerus aristatus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini, a group of soil-dwelling weevils characterized by their rounded body form and short, broad rostrum. The species was described by Gyllenhal in 1827 and is recorded from several regions in Russia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cathormiocerus aristatus: //kaˈθɔr.mi.oʊˌsɛr.əs æˈrɪs.teɪ.təs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Russia: Buryat Republic, Chechnya, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Chuvash Republic, Dagestan. The distribution suggests a presence across southern and eastern European Russia extending into Siberia.
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Taxonomic Placement
Classified within the Entiminae (broad-nosed weevils), tribe Trachyphloeini. This tribe includes with compact, often soil-inhabiting that lack the elongated snout typical of many other weevil groups.
Observation Frequency
iNaturalist records 119 observations, suggesting the is documented with moderate frequency but may be under-recorded due to its cryptic habits.