Sicoderus
Vanin, 1986
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1Sicoderus is a of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by Vanin in 1986. The genus contains more than 75 described globally, with substantial diversity in the West Indies where 32 species have been documented. Most species are small, dark-colored weevils with characteristic rostrum typical of the tribe Erodiscini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sicoderus: /sɪˈkoʊdərəs/
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Identification
West Indian can be distinguished using the key provided in Vanin's 2018 revision, which relies on characters including rostrum shape, elytral , and male genitalia structure. The is placed in tribe Erodiscini based on rostrum and antennal insertion characters.
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Distribution
West Indies (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Dominica, Grenada, Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Hispaniola); broader distribution includes additional beyond the Caribbean region.
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Taxonomic revision
A comprehensive 2018 revision by Vanin in Zootaxa treated 32 West Indian , describing 18 as new, and provided the first detailed documentation of the in this region.