Synolabus
Jekel, 1860
oak leafrolling weevil
Species Guides
2- Synolabus bipustulatus(Red-shouldered Leaf Rolling Weevil)
- Synolabus nigripes(Sumac Leafrolling Weevil)
Synolabus is a of leaf-rolling weevils in the Attelabidae, 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 larvae. The "oak leafrolling weevil" suggests an association with oak trees for at least one species.
Pronunciation
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Host Associations
- Quercus - plantS. bipustulatus is known as the oak leafrolling weevil, indicating use of oak for leaf-rolling and larval development
Behavior
Leaf-rolling : females cut and roll leaves to form cylindrical or purse-shaped structures in which are deposited. This behavior is characteristic of the Attelabidae 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 weevil affinities.