Betulapion

Ehret, 1994

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Betulapion is a of weevils established in 1994. The genus name derives from its association with birch (Betula) plants. It belongs to the Brentidae, though some sources historically placed related in Apionidae. Records indicate presence in northern Europe including Norway and Sweden.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Betulapion: /bɛˌtuːlˈæpiˌɒn/

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Distribution

Norway; Sweden

Host Associations

  • Betula - plant name indicates association with birch

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Family classification note

NCBI lists Betulapion under Apionidae, while GBIF and iNaturalist place it in Brentidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in weevil classification, with Apionidae now often treated as a (Apioninae) within Brentidae.

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