Neotropion

Alonso-Zarazaga, 1991

Neotropion is a of weevils in the Brentidae, originally described by Alonso-Zarazaga in 1991. It is currently treated as a synonym of the genus Neapion. The genus is known from Colombia, with limited observational records available.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neotropion: /ˌniː.oʊˈtroʊpi.ɒn/

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Distribution

Colombia

Similar Taxa

  • NeapionNeotropion is currently synonymized under Neapion; distinguishing features between these are not documented in available sources

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Taxonomic status

Neotropion was originally described as a in 1991 but is now considered a synonym of Neapion. The GBIF match indicates HIGHERRANK status, suggesting the original identification may have been to a rank higher than

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