Scaphomorphus pleuralis
Scaphomorphus pleuralis is a of in the , Scaphomorphus. The genus Scaphomorphus is a group of lixine weevils ( Lixinae) distributed in the Americas. The species epithet 'pleuralis' refers to () 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 associations with legumes