Orthognathus

Schoenherr, 1838

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Orthognathus is a of snout and bark beetles in the Dryophthoridae, comprising seven described distributed in the Neotropical region. The genus was established by Schoenherr in 1838. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated rostrum typical of weevil-like beetles. The genus has been historically classified within Curculionidae but is now placed in Dryophthoridae based on modern phylogenetic studies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orthognathus: /ɔrˈθɔɡnəθəs/

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Distribution

Neotropical region; recorded from South America and Central America including French Guiana and Guyana

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