Involvulus

Schrank, F.P., 1798

leaf and bud weevils

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Involvulus is a of leaf and bud weevils in the Attelabidae, first described by Franz von Paula Schrank in 1798. The genus contains more than 40 described . The type species was originally designated as Involvulus metallicus, now considered synonymous with Involvulus cupreus. Members of this genus are associated with vegetation, consistent with their as leaf and bud weevils.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Involvulus: /ɪnˈvɒlvjʊləs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) in GBIF distribution data.

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Taxonomic history

The was established in 1798 by Franz von Paula Schrank, who designated Involvulus metallicus as the type . This species is now treated as a synonym of Involvulus cupreus.

Species diversity

More than 40 have been described in this , though specific species information is not provided in available sources.

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