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Zyzzyva

Zyzzyva is a genus of South American weevils, often found on or near palm trees. It was first described in 1922 by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr., based on specimens obtained in Brazil by Herbert Huntingdon Smith.

Etymology
Casey is commonly credited with naming the genus, although the etymology of the word is unclear. The Scrabble word-study program Zyzzyva is named after the genus. == Species ==
Species
There are three accepted species within this genus. • Zyzzyva ochreotecta Casey, 1922 • Zyzzyva rufula Hustache, 1951 • Zyzzyva squamosa (C.H.Boheman, 1844) == See also ==
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