Coniatus

E.F. Germar, 1817

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Coniatus is a of true weevils in the Entiminae (tribe Hyperini). are distributed across the Palearctic region, with records from Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. The genus includes both extant species and fossil species known from the Cenozoic. At least one species, Coniatus tamarisci, has been investigated as a potential agent for Tamarix (tamarisk/saltcedar) in the United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coniatus: //kəˈnaɪətəs//

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Habitat

are associated with Tamarix species (tamarisk/saltcedar) in at least some cases; specific requirements for the as a whole are not documented.

Distribution

Palearctic distribution in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas; fossil known from the Cenozoic. Coniatus splendidulus has been recorded from Altaiskii Krai in Western Siberia, representing the most north-eastern find of that species.

Diet

Coniatus tamarisci feeds on Tamarix spp. (tamarisk/saltcedar); feeding habits of other in the are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Tamarix spp. - plantSpecific to Coniatus tamarisci; other associations unknown

Ecological Role

Coniatus tamarisci has been evaluated as a potential agent for Tamarix spp. in the United States.

Human Relevance

Investigated for of tamarisk (Tamarix) in North America; otherwise no documented significance.

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Fossil Record

Fossil of Coniatus are known from the Cenozoic era.

Taxonomic Note

Some sources place this in Hyperinae, while others place it in Entiminae (tribe Hyperini). NCBI lists the as Brachyceridae, which appears to be an outdated classification.

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