Acentrinops
Casey, T.L., 1920
Species Guides
1Acentrinops is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Thomas L. Casey in 1920. The genus contains a single described , Acentrinops brevicollis. It is placed within the weevil superfamily Curculionoidea. Very little is known about its or due to its apparent rarity and limited documentation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acentrinops: /eɪˌsɛntrɪˈnɒps/
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Identification
The is distinguished by its placement within the flower weevil group, though specific diagnostic features are not well documented in accessible literature. The single , A. brevicollis, has a notably short pronotum (brevicollis = "short neck"), which may be reflected in the genus-level . As with many weevil genera, identification likely requires examination of genitalia and detailed morphological characters not visible in field observations.
Distribution
The has been documented from North America, though specific locality records are sparse. The and limited subsequent records suggest a temperate distribution.
Similar Taxa
- Other flower weevil genera in CurculionidaeAcentrinops belongs to the flower weevil group, which contains numerous with similar general . Distinguishing features likely include subtle differences in rostrum shape, antennal insertion, and genitalia structure.
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Taxonomic status
Acentrinops is considered a valid, accepted with no known synonyms. The genus has remained since its description, with no additional described in over a century.
Rarity and documentation
With only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist and minimal literature presence, Acentrinops appears to be among the more poorly documented weevil . This may reflect genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection rather than taxonomic obscurity.