Basitropidini
Lacordaire, 1866
Genus Guides
2Basitropidini is a tribe of weevils within the Anthribidae (fungus weevils), established by Lacordaire in 1866. The tribe is currently considered taxonomically doubtful, with its generic composition and boundaries uncertain. Members of this tribe are small to medium-sized beetles associated with fungal . The tribe has been documented in 389 iNaturalist observations, indicating some level of field recognition despite taxonomic uncertainty.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Basitropidini: /ˌbæsɪˌtroʊpɪˈdaɪnaɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with fungal environments, consistent with the Anthribidae's general .
Ecological Role
Presumed decomposers and fungivores based on -level characteristics, though specific ecological roles for the tribe remain undocumented.
Misconceptions
The rank of this has been inconsistently applied; GBIF lists it as -rank with doubtful status, while iNaturalist recognizes it as a tribe. This discrepancy reflects broader taxonomic uncertainty in Anthribidae classification.
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Taxonomic Status
Listed as DOUBTFUL by GBIF with match type HIGHERRANK, indicating the name may not represent a valid or currently accepted . The iNaturalist classification as a tribe appears to follow alternative taxonomic treatment.
Observation Data
389 iNaturalist observations suggest the name is in active use by naturalists, though these records may require taxonomic verification.