Madarellus
Casey, T.L., 1892
flower weevils
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3- Madarellus cuneatus(flower weevil)
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Madarellus is a of flower weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains at least 50 described , with over 1,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members of this genus are found in North America, including the northeastern United States.
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse and likely incomplete given the number of described .
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Taxonomic history
The was described by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. Casey was a prolific describer of North American Coleoptera, and his work on weevils significantly expanded knowledge of the 's diversity in the region.
Species diversity
With at least 52 described , Madarellus represents a moderately diverse lineage within Curculionidae. The high number of iNaturalist observations (1,017) relative to described species suggests active field documentation, though precise identification to species level may be challenging.