Scleropterini
minute seed weevils
Scleropterini is a tribe of minute seed within the . The tribe comprises at least eight , including Scleropterus, the genus. Members are small associated with seeds, though specific relationships remain poorly documented for many . The tribe has been recorded across multiple continents with scattered observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scleropterini: /sklɛrˌɒptɛˈraɪnaɪ/
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Distribution
Records exist from North America, Europe, and Asia based on -level distributions. The genus Homorosoma occurs in the Palearctic region. Acallodes is known from North America. Scleropterus has European distribution. Specific range boundaries for the tribe as a whole are undefined.
Diet
Members are seed , with developing inside seeds. Specific associations are documented for some but remain unknown for others.