Eulechriops

Faust, 1896

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Eulechriops is a of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by J. Faust in 1896. The genus comprises more than 80 described . The name is masculine per ICZN Article 30.1.4.3, which governs compound names ending in -ops. Species-level remains poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eulechriops: /juːˈlɛkriˌɒps/

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Misconceptions

Some sources incorrectly treat Eulechriops as feminine; the ICZN mandates masculine gender for all compound -group names ending in -ops.

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Nomenclatural Note

The name Eulechriops follows ICZN Article 30.1.4.3, which states that compound names ending in -ops are masculine regardless of etymology or original author intent.

Taxonomic Status

Accepted with 87+ described ; precise species count varies by source.

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