Romualdius
Borovec, 2009
Species Guides
1- Romualdius scaber(crusted root weevil)
Romualdius is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, Entiminae, tribe Trachyphloeini. Established by Roman Borovec in 2009, the genus was segregated from Trachyphloeus to accommodate a group of that did not fit within that genus. The genus name honors Czech entomologist Romuald Formánek (1857–1927). Approximately twelve species are currently described.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Romualdius: /roʊˈmjʊldi.əs/
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Identification
Separated from the related Trachyphloeus based on internal genitalic characters and other morphological features; external characters alone may not reliably distinguish . As a member of Trachyphloeini, species likely exhibit the broad-nosed weevil body form characteristic of Entiminae.
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) based on GBIF distribution records. The likely has a broader Palearctic distribution given its taxonomic affinities.
Similar Taxa
- TrachyphloeusFormerly included now placed in Romualdius; distinguished by genitalic and subtle morphological characters
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Etymology
Named after Romuald Formánek (1857–1927), a prominent Czech entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of Central European beetles.
Taxonomic history
Borovec (2009) established this to resolve paraphyly issues within Trachyphloeus, reassigning that possessed distinct genitalic structures.