Anthribinae

Anthribinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthribinae: //ˌænˈθɹɪbɪniː//

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Images

Fungus Weevil (31171899176) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Euparius paganus - inat 90115012 by {{{name}}}. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Euparius lugubris - inat 216385206 by {{{name}}}. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Euparius marmoreus by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Goniocloeus bimaculatus (49847600562) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Anthribus-nebulosus-04-fws by Francisco Welter-Schultes. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Anthribinae is a subfamily of fungus weevils within the beetle family Anthribidae, consisting of over 50 genera and more than 80 described species. It includes 27 tribes found worldwide, with an emphasis on North America.

Distribution

Worldwide, with particular tribes identified in North America.

Diet

Fungus and decaying organic matter, as they are known as fungus weevils.

Ecosystem Role

Play a role in the decomposition of organic material and nutrient cycling due to their diet on fungi.

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Tags

  • Anthribinae
  • Fungus Weevils
  • Beetles
  • Anthribidae
  • Insects