Lechriops
C.J. Schoenherr, 1825
Species Guides
3Lechriops is a of true weevils in the Curculionidae containing at least 90 described . The genus was established by Carl Johan Schoenherr in 1825. The genus name is masculine per ICZN Article 30.1.4.3, which specifies that compound genus-group names ending in -ops are to be treated as masculine regardless of derivation or original author treatment. Members are small weevils associated with coniferous trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lechriops: /ˈlɛkriˌɒps/
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Identification
Small weevils with the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae. Distinguishing Lechriops from other small conifer-associated weevil requires examination of genitalia and other microscopic features.
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous forests, particularly pine. Larvae bore under bark on trunks and larger branches of various pines.
Distribution
Recorded from Colorado and Vermont in the United States.
Host Associations
- Pinus - larval larvae bore under bark on trunk and larger branches of various pines
Life Cycle
Larval stage bores under bark on pine trunks and branches. details unknown.
Ecological Role
Wood-boring insects; larvae tunnel under pine bark.
Human Relevance
Occasionally encountered in logging operations and forest management contexts.
Similar Taxa
- Pissodesboth are small conifer-associated weevils with bark-boring larvae; Lechriops generally smaller and require genitalia examination for definitive separation
- Steremniussimilar size and ; morphological separation requires detailed examination of rostrum and insertion