Neophytobius

Wagner, H., 1936

minute seed weevils

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Neophytobius is a of minute seed weevils in the Curculionidae, established by H. Wagner in 1936. The genus contains at least two described : Neophytobius cavifrons and Neophytobius muricatus. These are small beetles associated with seed feeding habits, typical of many Curculionidae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neophytobius: //niːˌɒfaɪˈtoʊbiˌuːs//

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Identification

Minute seed weevils in this can be distinguished from other small curculionid genera by their small size and association with seed-feeding habits. Specific diagnostic features require examination of genitalic structures and other micro-morphological characters not readily visible without magnification.

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) based on GBIF distribution records. The appears to have a primarily European distribution, though this may reflect limited sampling effort elsewhere.

Similar Taxa

  • Other minute seed weevil genera in CurculionidaeSimilar small size and seed-feeding habits; requires detailed morphological examination to distinguish at level

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