Chaetechidius
Sleeper, 1955
Species Guides
1Chaetechidius is a of broad-nosed weevils established by Sleeper in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini within the Entiminae of the Curculionidae. The genus contains at least one described , C. speciosus. Members of this genus are part of the diverse weevil fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
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Taxonomic placement
Chaetechidius is classified in the tribe Trachyphloeini, a group of broad-nosed weevils characterized by their short, broad rostrum and often compact body form. This tribe is part of the large Entiminae, which contains the majority of broad-nosed weevil .