Artipus

Sahlberg, 1823

broad-nosed weevils

Artipus is a of broad-nosed () established by Sahlberg in 1823. The genus comprises approximately ten described distributed primarily in the Americas, with the best-documented species being Artipus floridanus, commonly known as the little leaf notcher. Members of this genus are associated with herbaceous feeding habits, with A. floridanus documented as a pest of citrus and various weed in Florida. The genus belongs to the tribe Geonemini within the Entiminae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Artipus: /ˈɑr.tɪ.pʊs/

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Identification

Broad-nosed in this can be distinguished by their characteristic shape typical of Entiminae, with short, broad snouts rather than the elongated rostrum of other weevil . -level identification requires examination of and other fine morphological characters; A. floridanus is recognized by its small size and association with citrus foliage damage.

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Habitat

Citrus groves and associated weed (documented for A. floridanus in Florida).

Distribution

The occurs in the Americas; A. floridanus is documented in Florida, USA.

Diet

; A. floridanus feeds on citrus foliage and various weed .

Host Associations

  • Citrus - foliage feeding
  • various weed hosts - alternative in citrus groves

Human Relevance

A. floridanus is an agricultural pest of citrus in Florida, causing leaf notching damage. The has been studied for laboratory rearing methods to support research.

Similar Taxa

  • other Entiminae generasimilar broad-nosed ; Artipus distinguished by tribal placement in Geonemini and specific genitalic characters
  • other citrus-feeding weevilssimilar and use; distinguished by morphological examination and specific damage patterns

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