Centrinites
Casey, T.L., 1892
flower weevils
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1Centrinites is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains approximately 19 described . As members of Curculionidae, these beetles possess the characteristic elongated rostrum (snout) typical of weevils. The group is relatively understudied, with limited published information on species-level .
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Taxonomic history
The was described by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey, a prolific describer of North American beetles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name 'Centrinites' derives from Greek roots, though the specific etymology has not been documented in readily available sources.
Research status
Despite having 19 described , Centrinites appears to be a poorly studied . The low number of iNaturalist observations (26) and minimal literature presence suggest these beetles are either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify to species level.