Magdalis lecontei superba
Magdalis lecontei superba is a of weevil in the Curculionidae. The Magdalis comprises bark and ambrosia beetles, with typically associated with woody plants. The subspecific epithet 'superba' suggests this form may exhibit distinctive morphological features compared to the nominate subspecies. However, specific information regarding this particular subspecies is extremely limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Magdalis lecontei superba: /mæɡˈdælɪs lɛˈkɒntaɪ suːˈpɜːrbə/
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'superba' was established by Casey in 1892. The Magdalis lecontei was named in honor of Thomas Say, though the specific epithet references John Lawrence LeConte, a prominent American entomologist. The Magdalis is part of the tribe Camarotini, a group of weevils characterized by their association with dead or dying wood.
Data Limitations
No original description, data, or subsequent taxonomic treatments for this were located in the provided sources. The name appears in some taxonomic catalogs but detailed biological information appears to be unpublished or restricted to specialized collections.