Acanthoscelidius
Hustache, A., 1930
minute seed weevils
Acanthoscelidius is a of minute seed in the , established by Hustache in 1930. The genus contains approximately 14 described . Members are small associated with seed feeding, though specific ecological details for most species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthoscelidius: /əˌkænθoʊˈsɛlɪdiəs/
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Identification
Distinguishing Acanthoscelidius from other minute seed requires examination of rostral and genital characters; identification to level typically demands dissection and comparison with . The genus is characterized by features of the and as defined by Hustache, though published diagnostic are limited.
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Distribution
of Acanthoscelidius have been recorded from the Nearctic region, with observations concentrated in North America. Specific range data for individual species is sparse in available literature.
Diet
As seed , members of this are presumed to feed on seeds, though specific plants have been documented for only a few . The reflects this presumed feeding habit.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by French André Hustache in 1930. The authorship is sometimes cited as 'A. Hustache, 1930' or simply 'Hustache, 1930'.
Species diversity
Approximately 14 are currently recognized, though this number may be subject to revision as the has received limited modern taxonomic study.