Baridini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Curculionoidea
Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Baridinae
Tribe: Baridini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Baridini: /ˌbæ.rɪˈdaɪ.ni/

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Images

Eurhinus magnificus 115832092 by Sandra H Statner. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Trichobaris mucorea by USDA. Used under a Public domain license.

Datura Weevil imported from iNaturalist photo 293178885 on 27 March 2024 by (c) Cricket Raspet, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Datura Weevil imported from iNaturalist photo 287140600 on 27 March 2024 by (c) Madeleine Claire, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Papers on the cotton boll weevil and related and associated insects (1909) (14595371158) by United States. Bureau of Entomology. Used under a No restrictions license.

Bulletin (1906) (20434731841) by United States. Bureau of Entomology. Used under a No restrictions license.

Summary

Baridini is a diverse tribe of flower weevils within the family Curculionidae, comprising around 16 genera and approximately 40 species. These insects are characterized by their association with flowers, where they contribute to both herbivory and pollination.

Physical Characteristics

Members of the tribe Baridini are characterized as flower weevils, which can vary in size, shape, and coloration among the different genera. Generally, they exhibit elongated bodies typical of weevils.

Identification Tips

Look for characteristic elongation of the snout and the presence of flower structures as these weevils are often found on or near flowers. Specific genera can be identified by examining the shape and structure of their rostrum and antennae.

Habitat

Baridini weevils are typically found in floral habitats where they reside on and feed from flowers, often in association with specific host plants.

Distribution

Members of this tribe are widely distributed, but detailed distribution information may vary among the individual genera and species.

Diet

Their diet primarily consists of flower parts including petals, ovules, and stems, making them phytophagous in nature.

Life Cycle

Details on the life cycle may include typical development stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult; specific durations can vary by species.

Reproduction

Reproductive behaviors often involve females laying eggs in or around flower tissue, where larvae then emerge and feed. Precise reproductive strategies can differ among genera.

Ecosystem Role

Baridini weevils play a role in pollination and as herbivores, impacting plant reproductive success and health.

Collecting Methods

Net collection from flowers
Hand collection from host plants

Preservation Methods

Ethanol preservation
Drying specimens for mounting

Evolution

The tribe Baridini, like many weevils, has evolved adaptations for flower feeding and may have co-evolutionary relationships with flowering plants.