Paragraphus
Blatchley, 1916
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1Paragraphus is a of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae) described by Blatchley in 1916. The genus contains at least one described , P. setosus. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the Entiminae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paragraphus: /pæˈræɡrəfəs/
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Identification
Members of Paragraphus can be recognized as broad-nosed weevils by the tribe Agraphini characteristics combined with the generic-level features established by Blatchley's 1916 description. Specific diagnostic features for this versus related agraphine genera are not readily accessible in the available literature.
Distribution
Records indicate presence in Florida, United States. The distribution is based on limited occurrence data and may not represent the full range of the .
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Taxonomic history
The was established by W.S. Blatchley in 1916. It has received minimal subsequent taxonomic attention, with only one , P. setosus, formally described.
Data limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic placement. No detailed morphological descriptions, ecological studies, or biological observations were found in the consulted literature.