Agronus
Horn, 1876
broad-nosed weevils
Species Guides
1- Agronus carri(Carr's Broad-nosed Weevil)
Agronus is a of broad-nosed weevils ( Entiminae) in the weevil Curculionidae. The genus was established by Horn in 1876 and contains at least three described native to North America. Members are placed in the tribe Otiorhynchini, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agronus: //ɑˈɡroʊnəs//
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Identification
Agronus are broad-nosed weevils (Entiminae), distinguished by the tribe Otiorhynchini characteristics: a broad, short rostrum with at the tip, elbowed inserted about midway along the rostrum, and a compact body form. Specific species-level diagnostic features require examination of genitalia and other minute morphological characters.
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Distribution
North America. The three described have documented ranges in the United States: Agronus carri (described from California), Agronus cinerarius, and Agronus deciduus (both described by Horn in 1876, with western North American distributions).
Similar Taxa
- OtiorhynchusBoth are in tribe Otiorhynchini and share the broad-nosed weevil ; Otiorhynchus is a much larger with numerous pest , while Agronus is smaller and less economically significant.
- Entiminae (other genera)The contains many similar broad-nosed weevils; precise identification of Agronus requires examination of rostral and antennal characters plus male genitalia.