Lupinocolus
Van Dyke, 1936
Species Guides
1Lupinocolus is a of broad-nosed weevils ( Entiminae) in the Curculionidae. The genus was established by Van Dyke in 1936 and contains at least one described , L. blaisdelli. Like other entimine weevils, members of this genus possess a short, broad rostrum and geniculate (elbowed) . The genus name suggests an association with lupine plants (genus Lupinus), though this relationship requires confirmation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lupinocolus: /luːˈpɪnəˌkoʊləs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other broad-nosed weevils by generic-level characters established by Van Dyke (1936), though specific diagnostic traits are not readily accessible in major identification resources. The is placed in the tribe Hormorini; separation from other Hormorini genera requires examination of detailed morphological characters such as rostral proportions, antennal club structure, and tarsal .
Distribution
The type L. blaisdelli was described from California, suggesting a Nearctic distribution centered in western North America. Precise range limits are undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Hormorini generaShare the broad-nosed weevil and tribal placement; separation requires detailed examination of rostral, antennal, and leg characters.
- Entiminae genera outside HormoriniSimilar overall body plan but differ in tribal-level characters such as tarsal claw structure and abdominal ventrite arrangement.
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Nomenclatural note
The name Lupinocolus derives from 'lupinus' (lupine) + 'colus' (dweller/inhabitant), suggesting a presumed association with Lupinus that may have influenced the original description. This etymology should not be taken as confirmed biological evidence without direct host records.
Taxonomic status
The is accepted in major taxonomic databases (Catalogue of Life, GBIF) but appears to be poorly represented in collections and literature, with zero observations in iNaturalist as of the source date.