Kytorhinini
Bridwell, 1932
Genus Guides
1Kytorhinini is a tribe of seed beetles within the Bruchinae (Chrysomelidae), established by Bridwell in 1932. The tribe is distinguished by particular combinations of morphological characters in the male genitalia and other structural features. Members of this tribe are associated with leguminous plants. The tribe remains relatively poorly studied compared to other bruchine groups, with limited published information on and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kytorhinini: /ˌkaɪtoʊˈraɪnɪnaɪ/
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Host Associations
- Fabaceae - primaryLeguminous plants; specific associations require verification at level
Similar Taxa
- BruchiniOther major tribe in Bruchinae; distinguished by differences in male genitalia structure and associations
- AmblyceriniAnother bruchine tribe; separated by morphological characters including antennal structure and body proportions
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Taxonomic history
The tribal classification of Bruchinae has undergone revision; Kytorhinini was established to accommodate not fitting within Bruchini, particularly those with distinctive internal sac structures in the male genitalia. Generic composition has been revised in recent phylogenetic studies.