Canistes
Casey, T.L., 1892
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1Canistes is a of hidden snout weevils ( Curculionidae) established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains a single described , C. schusteri. Hidden snout weevils are characterized by a rostrum that can be retracted into a groove on the underside of the , a feature that distinguishes them from other weevil groups.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Canistes: //kəˈnɪs.teɪz//
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Identification
Members of Canistes possess the diagnostic traits of the hidden snout weevil group: a rostrum capable of being folded back into a groove on the , concealing the mouthparts when at rest. Specific distinguishing features for the relative to other hidden snout genera are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. Only four iNaturalist observations are recorded for this genus, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.