Sibinia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Curculionoidea
Family: Curculionidae
Subfamily: Curculioninae
Tribe: Tychiini
Subtribe: Tychiina
Genus: Sibinia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sibinia: //sɪˈbɪ.ni.ə//

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Summary

Sibinia is a genus of leguminous seed weevils in the family Curculionidae, comprising at least 20 described species. It includes species such as Sibinia inermis (huisache sibinia weevil).

Habitat

Associated with Fabaceae: Mimosoideae

Distribution

Holarctic; in our area, southwestern United States (California to Texas) and one recent introduction to southern Florida

Diet

Larvae develop in reproductive organs of host