Apotrepus
Casey, T.L., 1892
Species Guides
1Apotrepus is a of true weevils (Curculionidae) containing approximately 10 described . The genus was established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. Most species were described by Hustache in 1932, with the earliest species, A. puncticollis, described by Boheman in 1838. The genus includes species from the Caribbean region (Guadeloupe) and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apotrepus: //æpəˈtriːpəs//
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Distribution
occur in the Caribbean (Guadeloupe) and North America. Specific distribution data for individual species is limited in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Casey in 1892 with A. densicollis as the type . Hustache described the majority of species (8 of 10) in 1932, suggesting a period of focused taxonomic work on this group during that era.
Species authorship
Two have pre-1932 authorship: A. puncticollis (Boheman, 1838) and A. densicollis (Casey, 1892). All other species were described by Hustache in 1932.