Lechriopini
Lacordaire, 1865
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7Lechriopini is a tribe of true weevils (Curculionidae) within the Baridinae, established by Lacordaire in 1865. The tribe contains over 510 described distributed across more than 20 . Members are characterized by the elongated snout typical of weevils, with morphological diversity reflecting their broad geographic distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lechriopini: //ˌlɛkriˈɒpɪnaɪ//
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Identification
As a tribe-level , Lechriopini is distinguished from other Baridinae tribes by subtle morphological features of the rostrum and , though precise diagnostic characters require examination. -level identification relies on detailed examination of genitalia and other fine structural features.
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Distribution
Recorded from Colombia (CO) and broadly distributed across the Neotropical region based on iNaturalist observations. The tribe's 510+ span a wide geographic range, though specific country records are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Baridinae tribesLechriopini shares the Baridinae with multiple other tribes; differentiation requires examination of rostral groove structure, antennal insertion position, and other subtle morphological characters used in weevil .
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Taxonomic status note
GBIF records this name with status 'DOUBTFUL' and rank '', which appears to be a data quality issue; authoritative sources (Wikipedia, iNaturalist) consistently treat Lechriopini as a valid tribe within Baridinae.
Species diversity
With 510+ described across 26+ , Lechriopini represents a moderately diverse lineage within the weevils, though individual species remain poorly documented in public-facing resources.