Amaurorhinus bewickianus
(Wollaston, 1860)
Amaurorhinus bewickianus is a in the , to the Madeira archipelago. It was first described by Wollaston in 1860 and has been recorded from Madeira Island and the nearby Desertas Islands. The species belongs to a small of flightless weevils with restricted distributions in the Macaronesian region. Its island and apparent absence from mainland Europe suggest limited capability.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amaurorhinus bewickianus: //ˌæmɔːroʊˈraɪnəs bəˌwɪkiˈænəs//
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Habitat
Found on Madeira Island and the Desertas Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The specific microhabitat preferences are poorly documented, but in the Amaurorhinus are associated with montane and laurel forest environments on oceanic islands.
Distribution
to the Madeira archipelago, Portugal. Documented occurrences from Madeira Island and the Desertas Islands (Deserta Grande, Bugio, and Chão). GBIF records indicate presence in these islands and absence from mainland Europe (Sweden) and the conterminous United States.
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Taxonomic note
The Amaurorhinus was established by Wollaston and contains several Macaronesian . These are characterized by reduced or absent (brachyptery/aptery), a common trait among island weevils that correlates with limited and high . The tribe Amaurorhinini was erected to accommodate this distinctive genus.
Conservation context
As a narrow of the Madeira archipelago, this may be vulnerable to loss and species. The laurel forests of Madeira are a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing some protection to the .