Cyphicerini

Lacordaire, 1863

Oriental Broad-nosed Weevils

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Cyphicerini is a tribe of weevils in the Entiminae, commonly referred to as Oriental Broad-nosed Weevils. The tribe contains approximately 134 and is characterized by its distribution across Oriental biogeographic regions. Members of this tribe possess the broad rostrum typical of entimine weevils.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyphicerini: //saɪˌfɪsɛˈriːnaɪ//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Entiminae tribes primarily by geographic distribution in Oriental regions and specific genitalic and tarsal characteristics used in tribal classification. The broad, short rostrum separates Entiminae (including Cyphicerini) from other curculionid , but tribal-level identification requires examination of detailed morphological features not visible to casual observation.

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Distribution

Oriental biogeographic region, encompassing South and Southeast Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, and associated archipelagos.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Entiminae tribesShare the broad rostrum characteristic of Entiminae but differ in geographic distribution and subtle morphological features used in tribal keys
  • CurculioninaeSimilar weevil body plan but possess elongated, narrow rostrum rather than the broad rostrum of Entiminae

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Genus diversity

The tribe includes 134 recognized , indicating substantial morphological and ecological diversification within this Oriental lineage.

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