Caulophilus

Wollaston, T.V., 1854

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Caulophilus is a of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by Wollaston in 1854, comprising more than 20 described . At least one species, C. oryzae, is a significant stored product pest. The genus has been documented as a for ectoparasitic in the Bethylidae.

Caulophilus dubius by Ferro, Michael L., Gimmel, Matthew L., Harms, Kyle E. & Carlton, Christopher E.. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Figures 13–18. Habitus images. 13 in Comparison of the Coleoptera communities in leaf litter and rotten wood in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA by Ferro, Michael L., Gimmel, Matthew L., Harms, Kyle E. & Carlton, Christopher E.. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

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Habitat

Stored products (documented for C. oryzae); broader preferences for the are not established.

Host Associations

  • Cephalonomia hyalinipennis - Alternative for this ectoparasitic (Bethylidae)

Human Relevance

At least one (C. oryzae) is a stored product pest of economic significance.

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Taxonomic history

established by Thomas Vernon Wollaston in 1854.

Species diversity

More than 20 described ; complete species list not provided in available sources.

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