Lembodes
C.J. Schoenherr, 1844
hidden snout weevils
Species Guides
1Lembodes is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, commonly referred to as hidden snout weevils. The genus was established by C.J. Schoenherr in 1844 and contains approximately eight described . Species within this genus were described primarily by Chevrolat in the late 19th century, with additional species described by Boheman, Van Dyke, and Champion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lembodes: //ˈlɛm.boʊ.deɪz//
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Identification
Members of Lembodes can be recognized as curculionid weevils, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing this from related are not documented in available sources. The 'hidden snout weevils' suggests a potentially reduced or concealed rostrum compared to other weevil groups, but this trait requires verification.
Distribution
The geographic range of Lembodes has not been comprehensively documented. Individual species were described from various localities by 19th and early 20th century authors, suggesting a distribution that may include regions where these collectors worked, but specific range data is unavailable.
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Taxonomic History
The Lembodes was established by Carl Johan Schoenherr in 1844. Most were described by Louis Alexandre Auguste Chevrolat between 1879 and 1880. The most recently described species, Lembodes subcostatus, was named by Van Dyke in 1953.
Species Count
Approximately eight are recognized in the , though the exact number may require verification against current taxonomic revisions.