Triglyphulus
Cockerell, 1906
Species Guides
1Triglyphulus is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, Entiminae, described by Cockerell in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini, a group of broad-nosed weevils. The taxonomic status of this genus has been treated differently across sources, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym under Trichalophus, while GBIF accepts it as a valid genus. The genus is represented by limited observations, with only 12 records documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
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Similar Taxa
- TrichalophusCatalogue of Life treats Triglyphulus as a synonym of Trichalophus, suggesting close taxonomic relationship or potential identity between these weevil in the same tribe Byrsopagini.
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Taxonomic Status Conflict
Sources disagree on the status of Triglyphulus: Catalogue of Life (2024) lists it as a synonym of Trichalophus, while GBIF accepts it as a valid . This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in the Byrsopagini tribe.