Pachytychius
Jekel, H., 1861
Species Guides
1- Pachytychius haematocephalus(gilkicker weevil)
Pachytychius is a of true weevils (Curculionidae) comprising at least 110 described . The genus was established by Jekel in 1861. One species, Pachytychius elongatus, has been studied in detail regarding its reproductive in Senegal.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pachytychius: //ˌpakɪˈtɪkiəs//
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Distribution
The has distribution records from Southeast Asia (SE) based on GBIF data. Individual such as Pachytychius elongatus have been recorded from Senegal, specifically at M'Bambey Station.
Host Associations
- Sesbania aegyptiaca - oviposition site and likely larval Pods used by P. elongatus for -laying; female excavates shallow holes in pod surface
Behavior
In Pachytychius elongatus, females engage in prolonged oviposition site preparation lasting 30+ minutes, using the rostrum to excavate shallow holes in pods. During this excavation, males approach and stimulate females by scraping with their prior to copulation. The female assumes a distinctive posture with buried in the pod and elevated during oviposition.