Twig and Stem Weevils
Zygopini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Curculionoidea
- Family: Curculionidae
- Subfamily: Conoderinae
- Tribe: Zygopini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zygopini: /zaiˈɡoʊpɪˌnaɪ/
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Summary
Zygopini is a tribe of twig and stem weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, comprising over 20 genera and at least 250 described species.
Distribution
Zygopini consists of genera found in North and South America, with some recorded in Africa. 83 species are known from 11 genera occurring north of South America, while 8 genera are exclusive to South America.
Tags
- Zygopini
- twig weevils
- stem weevils
- Curculionidae
- Coleoptera