Scaphomorphus pleuralis
Scaphomorphus pleuralis is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, Scaphomorphus. The genus Scaphomorphus is a group of lixine weevils ( Lixinae) distributed in the Americas. The species epithet 'pleuralis' refers to lateral () features, likely describing some aspect of the thoracic structure. Very few documented observations of this species exist, with only a single observation recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or under-collected. The genus is related to Scaphomorphus subcylindricus, a Florida found on Lupinus ocalensis (Ocala lupine).
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How to pronounce Scaphomorphus pleuralis: //ˌska.foʊˈmɔr.fəs pluˈrɑː.lɪs//
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Similar Taxa
- Scaphomorphus subcylindricusCongeneric with similar elongated, cylindrical body form typical of the ; S. subcylindricus is a Florida associated with Lupinus ocalensis, suggesting S. pleuralis may share similar plant associations with legumes