Rhyssomatus medialis
Casey, 1895
Rhyssomatus medialis is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Casey in 1895 and is found in North America. The Rhyssomatus contains multiple species, some of which are significant agricultural pests of soybean, though the specific pest status of R. medialis remains undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhyssomatus medialis: /rɪˈsoʊ.mə.təs mɛ.diˈæl.ɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic notes
The was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1895. The Rhyssomatus is classified within the Curculionidae, the true weevils, one of the largest families of beetles.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Rhyssomatus nigerrimus - Entomology Today
- “Picudo negro” (black weevil) on soybean in Argentina | Beetles In The Bush
- Eavesdropping on Soybean Weevils: Scientists Detect Subtle Acoustic Signals
- May | 2014 | Beetles In The Bush
- Curculionidae | Beetles In The Bush
- Argentina | Beetles In The Bush