Synolabus

Jekel, 1860

oak leafrolling weevil

Synolabus is a of in the , established by Jekel in 1860. The genus contains at least two described : Synolabus bipustulatus and Synolabus nigripes. Members of this genus are known for the characteristic of rolling leaves to create protective structures for their and developing . The "oak leafrolling " suggests an association with oak trees for at least one species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Synolabus: //sɪˈnoʊləˌbʌs//

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Host Associations

Quercus - S. bipustulatus is known as the oak leafrolling , indicating use of oak for and larval development

Behavior

: females cut and roll leaves to form cylindrical or purse-shaped structures in which are deposited. This behavior is characteristic of the and has been observed in this .

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Species diversity

The contains at least two described : Synolabus bipustulatus (Fabricius, 1776) and Synolabus nigripes (LeConte, 1824). Additional undescribed species may exist.

Taxonomic history

Authorship is attributed to Jekel, 1860. The is classified within the superfamily Curculionoidea, reflecting its affinities.