Neoptochus

Horn, 1876

oriental broad-nosed weevils

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Neoptochus is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Horn in 1876. The genus belongs to the Entiminae (broad-nosed weevils) and tribe Cyphicerini. Only one described is currently recognized: N. adspersus. These weevils are distributed in the Oriental region.

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How to pronounce Neoptochus: /ˌne.opˈtoʊ.kəs/

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Distribution

Oriental region (Southeast Asia and surrounding areas).

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Taxonomic note

The contains at least one described , N. adspersus, though the total diversity may be understudied.

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