Acalyptini

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Acalyptus

Acalyptini is a tribe of weevils within the Curculioninae. Members of this tribe are found in the Neotropics and have been documented in association with the staminodes of Cyclanthaceae, a of tropical monocot plants. The tribe contains multiple , with at least one genus described in association with this specific plant structure.

Acalyptus.carpini.-.calwer.33.14 by Emil Hochdanz
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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) (14592414179) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Musée entomologique illustré (6008707624) by Bisson-Cottard (Firm); Depuiset, A.; Fischbach, Gustave; Poteau, J.; Quartley, J.; Rothschild, J.; Specht, Friedrich; Vizetelly, Henry. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acalyptini: /ˌækəˈlɪptɪnaɪ/

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Habitat

Neotropical regions. Specific microhabitat includes the staminodes of Cyclanthaceae plants, suggesting tropical forest environments where these plants occur.

Distribution

Neotropical region.

Host Associations

Cyclanthaceae - associated with staminodesSpecifically associated with the staminodes (sterile floral structures) of this plant

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Host plant specificity

The association with Cyclanthaceae staminodes represents a specialized ecological relationship. Staminodes are modified stamens that do not produce pollen, and their use by Acalyptini weevils suggests a narrow range or specific feeding strategy.