Laemosaccus clytrinoides
Hespenheide, 2019
Laemosaccus clytrinoides is a weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Hespenheide in 2019. It belongs to a known for distinctive modifications to the front . The species name 'clytrinoides' suggests a resemblance to the genus Clytrinus, a group of cryptocephaline leaf beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laemosaccus clytrinoides: /ˌleɪ.moʊˈsæk.əs ˌklɪ.trəˈnɔɪ.diz/
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Identification
Members of Laemosaccus are distinguished from other anthonomine weevils by the presence of teeth on the front . This modification is a diagnostic feature of the and has been noted as an example of structural variation in weevils.
Similar Taxa
- TachygonusBoth exhibit modified with repetitive structural patterns, though Tachygonus modifies the hind femora while Laemosaccus modifies the front femora.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'clytrinoides' indicates resemblance to Clytrinus, a of cryptocephaline leaf beetles ( Chrysomelidae), suggesting possible mimicry or convergent .