Tachyerges
Schoenherr, C.J., 1825
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3Tachyerges is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Schoenherr in 1825. The genus comprises at least two recognized : Tachyerges salicis and Tachyerges stigma. Species in this genus are associated with willow (Salix) plants. The genus has documented across Europe and North America.
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Identification
Members of Tachyerges can be distinguished from related weevil by their association with willow and specific morphological features of the rostrum and . Tachyerges salicis and T. stigma are separable by differences in elytral coloration and pattern.
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Habitat
Associated with willow (Salix) vegetation in riparian zones, wetlands, and other where willows grow.
Distribution
Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and North America (United States, specifically Vermont and broader US distribution).
Host Associations
- Salix - plant associated with willow feeding; specific relationships vary by
Similar Taxa
- Other Curculionidae genera associated with SalixSimilar associations and preferences; requires examination of rostral and genitalic characters for definitive identification
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Taxonomic note
The was established by Carl Johan Schoenherr in 1825. GBIF records indicate presence in Scandinavia and northeastern North America, suggesting a Holarctic distribution pattern.