Thalasselephas testaceus
(LeConte, 1876)
Thalasselephas testaceus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. The species was previously placed in the Phycocoetes and is now recognized as a synonym under that classification by some sources, though iNaturalist maintains it under Thalasselephas. Very little specific information is available about its or . The genus Thalasselephas is associated with coastal or marine-influenced based on its etymology (from Greek 'thalassa' meaning sea).
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How to pronounce Thalasselephas testaceus: /θəˌlæsəˈlɛfəs tɛsˈteɪsiəs/
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Taxonomic uncertainty
The taxonomic status of Thalasselephas testaceus is unclear. GBIF lists it as a synonym of Phycocoetes testaceus, while iNaturalist maintains it as a valid under Thalasselephas. The name Thalasselephas (meaning 'sea-elephant') may suggest an association with coastal environments, though this has not been confirmed by published studies.
Data scarcity
Only 9 observations are recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this is a rarely encountered or poorly documented . No published biological studies, ecological research, or detailed morphological descriptions were found in the available sources.