Stenocerus
Schoenherr, C.J., 1826
Species Guides
1Stenocerus is a of fungus weevils in the Anthribidae. It was described by Carl Johan Schoenherr in 1826. The genus contains more than 20 described , with 29 species currently recognized. Members of this genus are classified within the superfamily Curculionoidea, though unlike true weevils in Curculionidae, they possess a straight rather than elbowed rostrum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenocerus: //ˌstɛnəˈsɛrəs//
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Colombia (CO). The is likely distributed more broadly in the Neotropical region, though specific range data for the genus as a whole is limited.
Similar Taxa
- CurculionidaeTrue weevils in Curculionidae have an elbowed (geniculate) rostrum with at the tip, while Anthribidae including Stenocerus have a straight, non-geniculate rostrum with mandibles located near its base.
- UrodontidaeSome historical classifications placed certain fungus weevil groups in Urodontidae; Stenocerus can be distinguished by its placement in Anthribidae based on antennal insertion and other morphological features.