Eutrichapion

Reitter, 1916

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Eutrichapion is a of small weevils in the Brentidae, containing approximately eight described . Members are characterized by a pear-shaped body form typical of the Apioninae. The genus was established by Reitter in 1916 and is distributed across parts of Europe and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eutrichapion: //juːtrɪˈkeɪpiɒn//

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Identification

Pear-shaped body distinguishes Eutrichapion from elongate brentid ; short rostrum relative to body size. -level identification requires examination of genitalia and rostral sculpturing.

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Distribution

Recorded from Norway, Sweden, and North America based on available data. Specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented.

Host Associations

Vicia - herbivoreE. viciae is associated with this based on epithet

Similar Taxa

ApionSimilar pear-shaped body form; Eutrichapion distinguished by specific genitalic and rostral characters
Other Brentidae generaEutrichapion has more compact, rounded body compared to elongate forms in many other brentid

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Taxonomic history

Eutrichapion was established by Reitter in 1916. Some sources historically placed this in the Apionidae, which is now treated as the Apioninae within Brentidae. Eight are currently recognized.

Data sources

data supported by GBIF, ITIS, Catalogue of Life, and BugGuide.net records.