Micromastus
LeConte, 1876
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1Micromastus is a of true weevils in the Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains a single described , M. gracilis. Little is known about its or due to its rarity and limited documentation. The genus is recognized as valid and accepted in major taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micromastus: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmæstəs/
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Taxonomic history
Micromastus was described by LeConte in 1876. The has remained with only M. gracilis described.
Rarity and documentation
With only 6 observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published literature, this is among the more poorly documented weevil genera in North America.