Carphobius

Blackman, M.W., 1943

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Carphobius is a of bark beetles in the Curculionidae, established by M.W. Blackman in 1943. The genus comprises at least three described of crenulate bark beetles. These beetles are associated with woody plants and belong to the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea.

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How to pronounce Carphobius: //kɑːrˈfoʊbiːəs//

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Taxonomic History

The Carphobius was erected by M.W. Blackman in 1943 within the Curculionidae. The genus is classified among the crenulate bark beetles, a group characterized by specific morphological features of the elytral declivity.

Species Diversity

At least three have been formally described in the Carphobius, though detailed species-level information remains limited in publicly available sources.

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