Diaprepes

Schönherr, 1823

Diaprepes weevils, citrus root weevils

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Diaprepes is a of broad-nosed weevils in the Curculionidae, Entiminae, tribe Eustylini. It belongs to the Exophthalmus genus complex. The genus contains approximately 16 described , with being the most economically significant as a major agricultural pest of citrus and other crops in Florida and the Caribbean. The genus is native to the Caribbean region and has expanded its range to include parts of Central America and the southeastern United States.

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How to pronounce Diaprepes: //daɪəˈpriːpiːz//

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Distribution

Caribbean islands including Trinidad, Antigua, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Hispaniola, Martinique, Mona, Montserrat, Nevis, Puerto Rico, St. Barthelemy, St. Croix, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, St. Vincent, and Vieques; Central America (Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela); and southeastern United States (Florida).

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Human Relevance

, the citrus root weevil, is a significant agricultural pest causing extensive economic damage to citrus and other crops in Florida. First reported in Florida in 1964, it has been the subject of programs and efforts. The has been highlighted in agricultural extension materials as a key pest requiring monitoring and management.

Similar Taxa

  • ExophthalmusBoth belong to the same genus complex (Exophthalmus complex) within tribe Eustylini, sharing broad-nosed weevil and Caribbean distribution patterns.
  • PachnaeusAnother of broad-nosed weevils in tribe Eustylini with similar and agricultural pest status in Florida; both include citrus-feeding .

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Taxonomic History

The was established by Schönherr in 1823. It has been variously classified within the broad-nosed weevil Entiminae, with current placement in tribe Eustylini based on morphological and molecular evidence.

Species Diversity

The includes 16 described : D. abbreviatus, D. balloui, D. boxi, D. comma, D. doublierii, D. excavatus, D. famelicus, D. glaucus, D. marginatus, D. maugei, D. reticulatus, D. revestitus, D. rohrii, D. rufescens, D. sommeri, and D. variegatus.

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