Barilepton
J.L.LeConte, 1876
flower weevils
Species Guides
4- Barilepton albescens
- Barilepton filiforme(flower weevil)
- Barilepton quadricolle(flower weevil)
- Barilepton
Barilepton is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains approximately 13 described , commonly referred to as flower weevils. Members of this genus are part of the diverse and economically significant weevil family, though specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented. The genus is represented by very few observation records, suggesting it may be rarely encountered, understudied, or restricted to specific .
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How to pronounce Barilepton: /ˌbæ.rɪˈlɛp.tən/
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Taxonomic history
The was described by American entomologist John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. LeConte was one of the most prolific coleopterists of the 19th century, describing thousands of North American and genera.
Data deficiency
With only 4 observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological information, Barilepton represents a data-deficient . The 13 described suggest taxonomic work has occurred, but ecological and natural history studies appear lacking.