Acallodes
LeConte, 1876
minute seed weevils
Species Guides
2- Acallodes saltoides(minute seed weevil)
- Acallodes ventricosus
Acallodes is a of minute seed weevils in the Curculionidae. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. At least three have been described: A. lysimachiae, A. saltoides, and A. ventricosus. These small beetles are part of the diverse weevil fauna associated with seed feeding.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acallodes: /əˈkæloʊdiːz/
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Authorship and Nomenclature
The was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. The name Acallodes is derived from Greek roots, with the prefix 'a-' (without) and 'callos' (beauty, ornament), possibly referring to relatively unadorned compared to related weevils.
Species Composition
The three recognized are Acallodes lysimachiae Fall 1913, Acallodes saltoides Dietz 1896, and Acallodes ventricosus LeConte 1876. The specific epithet 'lysimachiae' suggests an association with plants in the Lysimachia (Primulaceae).