Amotus
Casey, 1888
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1Amotus is a of broad-nosed weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1888. The genus contains at least three described distributed in North America. As members of the Entiminae and tribe Tanymecini, these weevils share characteristics with other broad-nosed weevils, including a broad, short rostrum. The genus is poorly documented in ecological literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amotus: /əˈmoʊtəs/
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Identification
Members of Amotus can be distinguished from other Tanymecini by genitalic characteristics, though specific diagnostic features for the require examination. As broad-nosed weevils (Entiminae), they possess a short, broad rostrum with elbowed inserted near its base, unlike the elongated rostrum of other Curculionidae . -level identification relies on examination of and original descriptions.
Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States.
Similar Taxa
- TanymecusBoth belong to tribe Tanymecini and share the broad-nosed weevil ; Amotus is distinguished by genitalic structure and other subtle morphological differences requiring detailed examination.
- PachnaeusAnother of broad-nosed weevils in Entiminae; Amotus differs in body proportions and genitalic characteristics.
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Species
The includes three described : Amotus longipennis Pierce, 1909; Amotus seniculus (Horn, 1876); and Amotus setulosus (Schönherr, 1847).
Taxonomic history
The was established by Casey in 1888. The A. seniculus and A. setulosus were originally described in other genera (Peritelus and Tanymecus respectively) and later transferred to Amotus.