Peritelodes
Casey, 1888
Species Guides
1Peritelodes is a of broad-nosed weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1888. The genus belongs to the tribe Peritelini within the Entiminae. At least one , P. obtectus, has been described. Members of this genus share the characteristic broad rostrum typical of Entiminae weevils.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peritelodes: /ˌpɛrɪtəˈloʊdiːz/
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Identification
As a within Peritelini, Peritelodes can be distinguished from other broad-nosed weevil genera by features of the tribe, including the absence of a distinct scutellum in some related groups and specific arrangements of the elytral . Detailed diagnostic features for the genus require examination of and original descriptions.
Similar Taxa
- PeritelusSimilar name within the same tribe Peritelini; careful examination of rostral and elytral characters is required to distinguish between these closely related genera.
- OtiorhynchusAnother broad-nosed weevil in Entiminae; Peritelodes differs in tribal placement and associated morphological characters, though superficially similar in body form.
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Taxonomic placement
Peritelodes is classified in the tribe Peritelini, a group of broad-nosed weevils characterized by specific features of the rostrum, , and genitalia. The tribe is part of the large Entiminae, which contains many economically important weevil .
Species diversity
Only one , P. obtectus, is definitively documented in the . The full diversity of Peritelodes remains poorly known, with no recent taxonomic revisions or phylogenetic studies published.