Barynotus
Germar, 1817
Species Guides
2- Barynotus moerens(broad-nosed weevil)
- Barynotus obscurus(Ground Weevil)
Barynotus is a of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) comprising 25 distributed primarily in the Palaearctic region. These are relatively large weevils with predominantly activity patterns. The genus exhibits diverse reproductive strategies, with some species being amphigonic and others parthenogenetic.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barynotus: /bæɹɪˈnoʊtəs/
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Identification
Barynotus are relatively large weevils compared to many entimine . The genus can be distinguished from related broad-nosed weevils by a combination of morphological features, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of the rostrum, elytral , and genitalia. Species-level identification often relies on subtle differences in punctation, scaling patterns, and body proportions.
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Habitat
Meadows, pastures, gardens, and urban parks; forest edges. Specific associations vary by .
Distribution
and nemoral zones of Europe; Carpathian Mountains; introduced to northeastern Canada.
Diet
, feeding on vegetation.
Behavior
Predominantly . One has been observed visiting flowers of Primula elatior in the evening.