Cathormiocerus aristatus

(Gyllenhal, 1827)

Cathormiocerus aristatus is a of broad-nosed in the , Entiminae. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini, a group of soil-dwelling weevils characterized by their rounded body form and short, broad . The species was described by Gyllenhal in 1827 and is recorded from several regions in Russia.

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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 ), 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.

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