Cercopeus chisaius
Sleeper, 1955
Cercopeus chisaius is a of broad-nosed weevil described by Sleeper in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini within the Entiminae, a group characterized by their short, broad rostrums. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the central United States. Like other members of its , it is presumed to be associated with soil or ground-level vegetation, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cercopeus chisaius: //sɛrˈkoʊpiəs kɪˈsaɪəs//
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Identification
Members of Cercopeus can be distinguished from related by their compact body form and the structure of the . Within the genus, C. chisaius may be separated from by subtle differences in pronotal and elytral sculpturing, as well as overall size and proportions, though specific diagnostic features require examination of type material and original description.
Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri in the central United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cercopeus speciesCercopeus share the compact body form and broad rostrum typical of Trachyphloeini; accurate identification to species level requires detailed examination of morphological characters described in original taxonomic literature.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The original description by Sleeper (1955) provides the primary source for distinguishing this from . The epithet 'chisaius' is of unclear etymology.