Trichomagdalis atrata
Fall, H.C., 1913
wedge-shaped bark weevil
Trichomagdalis atrata is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1913. The species belongs to the Trichomagdalis, whose members are commonly referred to as wedge-shaped bark weevils. Little is known about the specific of this species, though its genus name suggests association with bark . The species is recognized as valid in current taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichomagdalis atrata: /ˌtɹɪkoʊmæɡˈdælɪs əˈtɹeɪtə/
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Distribution
North America
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Etymology
The specific epithet "atrata" is derived from Latin, meaning "clothed in black" or "blackened," likely referring to the ' coloration.
Taxonomic History
The was described by H.C. Fall in 1913, a prominent American coleopterist who described numerous North American species during the early 20th century.