Mesagroicus
Schönherr, 1840
Species Guides
5- Mesagroicus elongellus
- Mesagroicus herricki
- Mesagroicus hispidus(hispid broad-nosed weevil)
- Mesagroicus minor
- Mesagroicus oblongus
Mesagroicus is a of broad-nosed weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Schönherr in 1840. The genus contains at least 40 described and is classified within the Entiminae and tribe Psallidiini. These weevils belong to the diverse group of entimine weevils, which are characterized by their broad rostrum and typically root-feeding larval habits.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a of broad-nosed weevils (Entiminae), Mesagroicus possess a short, broad rostrum with at the tip, distinguishing them from long-nosed weevils in other . Species-level identification within Mesagroicus requires examination of specific morphological characters such as elytral , body proportions, and male genitalia. The genus can be distinguished from related psallidiine genera through subtle differences in antennal club structure and pronotal shape.
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Romania (RO). The likely has a broader distribution, but specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Psallidiini generaShare the Entiminae and tribe Psallidiini classification, requiring detailed morphological examination to distinguish from Mesagroicus
- Other Entiminae generaBroad-nosed weevils with similar overall body plan; Mesagroicus is distinguished by tribal and generic-level characters in rostrum and structure