Pentarthrum

Wollaston, T.V., 1854

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Pentarthrum huttoni

Pentarthrum is a of weevils ( Curculionidae) containing approximately 70 . The genus has primarily tropical distribution, though some species occur in temperate regions including parts of Europe. Species are small and often associated with decaying wood or fungal .

Pentarthrum by (c) Auckland War Memorial Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Pentarthrum huttoni by U. Schmidt. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

The Coleoptera of the British islands. A descriptive account of the families, genera, and species indigenous to Great Britain and Ireland, with notes as to localities, habitats, etc (1891) (14756095606) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

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How to pronounce Pentarthrum: /pɛnˈtɑrθrəm/

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Habitat

Many are associated with dead or decaying wood, with some known from fungal fruiting bodies. Specific microhabitat preferences vary by species.

Distribution

Primarily tropical distribution globally. Records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden indicate presence in northern Europe for at least some .

Ecological Role

Decomposers in forest through association with dead wood and fungi. Some may contribute to fungal spore .

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Taxonomic notes

The was established by Thomas Vernon Wollaston in 1854. One , Pentarthrum blackburni, is known only from fossil records.

Species diversity

Approximately 70 described , though the may be understudied in some tropical regions.