Phytobiini

minute seed weevils

Genus Guides

Euhrychiopsis(milfoil weevil)
Neophytobius(minute seed weevils)
Parenthis(minute seed weevils)
Pelenomus
Phytobius
Rhinoncomimus
Rhinoncus

Phytobiini is a tribe of minute seed weevils within the Baridinae of the Curculionidae. The tribe comprises approximately 7 and 18 described . Notable genera include Phytobius, Pelenomus, and Rhinoncus. Members are small beetles associated with seed feeding.

Rhinoncus castor, Cors Wen, North Wales, Sept 2012 (18127101120) by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Rhinoncus pericarpius - from Dock (Rumex sp) - Flickr - S. Rae by S. Rae from Scotland, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Rhinoncus pericarpius TP01 by Tobias 67. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phytobiini: //faɪtoʊˈbaɪ.ɪˌnaɪ//

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Identification

Phytobiini can be distinguished from other Baridinae tribes by their small size and association with seed-feeding habits. The tribe is characterized by minute body size typical of seed weevils. Specific diagnostic features for field identification to tribe level are not well documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Global distribution; specific range limits for the tribe as a whole are not well documented. Individual have been recorded across multiple continents.

Diet

Seed feeding; members are known as minute seed weevils with feeding habits focused on seeds.

Similar Taxa

Other Baridinae tribesPhytobiini is distinguished from other tribes in the Baridinae by its specific morphological characteristics and seed-feeding , though precise distinguishing features require examination.

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Genera composition

The tribe includes nine recognized : Eubrychius, Euhrychiopsis, Marmaropus, Neophytobius, Parenthis, Pelenomus, Phytobius, Rhinoncomimus, and Rhinoncus.