Dermatodini
van Emden, 1936
Dermatodini is a tribe of within the Entiminae, established by van Emden in 1936. The tribe comprises approximately 20 recognized distributed across multiple continents. Some sources treat Dermatodini as a synonym of Cneorhinini, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in the of broad-nosed weevils. Members of this tribe are morphologically diverse, with several genera exhibiting distinctive structures and body forms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dermatodini: //dɛrˈmætədoʊˌnaɪ//
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Distribution
assigned to Dermatodini have been recorded from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Specific distribution data varies by genus; for example, Dermatodes and related genera occur in the Palearctic and Afrotropical regions.
Similar Taxa
- CneorhininiDermatodini is treated as a synonym of Cneorhinini in some , particularly in the Catalogue of Life. The two tribes share members of the Entiminae and exhibit overlapping morphological characteristics.