Anthribidae
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Acaromimus americanus
Acaromimus americanus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It was originally described by Motschulsky in 1873 and is currently recognized as a valid species, though some sources list it as a synonym of Xenorchestes americanus. The species belongs to a family commonly known as fungus weevils, characterized by their association with fungal growth on wood.
Allandrus
Allandrus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus comprises nine described species distributed across North America, Europe, and the Comoros. Members are associated with fungal hosts, consistent with the ecological profile of Anthribidae.
Allandrus bifasciatus
fungus weevil
Allandrus bifasciatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae, first described by Leconte in 1876. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec) and the United States. The species belongs to a genus associated with fungal feeding habits. iNaturalist records indicate limited but confirmed observations of this species.
Allandrus populi
Allandrus populi is a fungus weevil species in the family Anthribidae, described by Pierce in 1930. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As a member of the fungus weevil family, it is associated with fungal hosts, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Anthribinae
fungus weevils
Anthribinae is a subfamily of fungus weevils within the family Anthribidae. The subfamily contains over 50 genera and more than 80 described species. Members are distributed across multiple biogeographic regions including the Neotropics, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and North America. Taxonomic revisions have significantly expanded known diversity in some regions, with New Caledonian fauna increasing from 14 to 56 species.
Anthribus
fungus weevils
Anthribus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae. Species occur in forest habitats including coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests. Adults of Anthribus nebulosus have been observed to overwinter in bark crevices of coniferous trees with thicker bark. Flight activity is seasonal and weather-sensitive, with observed activity from May to July in central European populations.
Anthribus nebulosus
fungus weevil
Anthribus nebulosus is a small fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae. Native to Europe, the Near East, and Northern Asia (excluding China), it has been introduced to North America. Adults overwinter in bark cracks of coniferous trees, particularly those with thicker bark such as Scots pine and larch. Flight activity occurs primarily from early May to mid-June, peaking in late May and early June, though timing varies with weather conditions and altitude.
Araecerini
Araecerini is a tribe of fungus weevils within the family Anthribidae. Members are characterized by their association with fungal resources and distinctive morphological features. The tribe contains multiple genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. These beetles are primarily mycophagous, feeding on fungi at various life stages.
Araecerus
coffee bean weevil (A. fasciculatus)
Araecerus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, containing several species including the economically significant coffee bean weevil. The genus includes both described species and multiple undescribed species discovered in Papua New Guinea. Species within this genus are primarily associated with seeds and fruits, with some exhibiting broad polyphagy on stored agricultural products.
Araeoderes
Araeoderes is a monotypic genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, containing a single described species, A. texanus. The genus was established by Schaeffer in 1906. As members of Anthribidae, these beetles are associated with fungal associations rather than plant-feeding like true weevils (Curculionidae). The single species is known from Texas.
Araeoderes texanus
Araeoderes texanus is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, described by Schaeffer in 1906. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is known from North America. As a member of the Anthribidae, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as fungus weevils, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Brachycorynus
fungus weevil
Brachycorynus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by Valentine in 1999. The genus contains three described species distributed in North America. Members are characterized by their association with fungi and their distinctive weevil morphology.
Brachycorynus hirsutus
Bristly Fungus Weevil
Brachycorynus hirsutus is a small fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, characterized by its bristly body covering. The species was described by Valentine in 1998 and is known from North America. Like other members of the genus, it likely feeds on fungal growths on decaying wood, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is rarely encountered and has only been recorded from a handful of observations.
Brachycorynus rectus
fungus weevil
Brachycorynus rectus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. As a member of the fungus weevils, it is associated with fungal hosts rather than living plant tissue. The genus Brachycorynus contains multiple North American species, though detailed natural history information remains limited for this particular species.
Choraginae
fungus weevils
Choraginae is a subfamily of fungus weevils within the beetle family Anthribidae. The subfamily comprises approximately 9 genera, with authoritative sources differing on species count—estimates range from at least 20 to more than 180 described species. The subfamily includes economically significant genera such as Araecerus, which contains stored product pests. Choraginae is distinguished from other anthribid subfamilies by morphological and biological characteristics associated with their fungal associations.
Choragus sayi
fungus weevil
Choragus sayi is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Lec. in 1876. As a fungus weevil, it belongs to a group of beetles typically associated with fungal associations, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Choragus zimmermanni
Choragus zimmermanni is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species was described by Lec. in 1876 and is currently provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. It is found in North America. As a member of the Anthribidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as fungus weevils, which are characterized by their association with fungal food sources.
Discotenes nigrotuberculata
fungus weevil
Discotenes nigrotuberculata is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1904. It occurs in Central America and North America.
Drapetes chiricahua
Drapetes chiricahua is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, named after the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The species epithet reflects its type locality in this sky island mountain range, part of the Madrean Archipelago. Like other members of the genus Drapetes, it belongs to a group of beetles associated with fungal substrates. The Chiricahua Mountains are renowned for high endemism due to their isolated montane forest habitats separated by desert lowlands.
Eugonus bicolor
Eugonus bicolor is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae, described by Valentine in 1972. The species is known from Central America and North America. As a member of the Anthribidae, it belongs to a family commonly referred to as fungus weevils, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Euparius lugubris
Black and White Fungus Weevil
Euparius lugubris is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is found in North America, where it has been documented in at least 35 observations. The species was described by Olivier in 1800 and is commonly known as the Black and White Fungus Weevil.
Euparius paganus
Rustic Fungus Weevil
Euparius paganus is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, commonly known as the Rustic Fungus Weevil. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada (New Brunswick, Québec) and the United States. As a member of Anthribidae, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Euparius pictus
fungus weevil
Euparius pictus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It was described by Valentine in 1972. The species occurs in Central America and North America, where it inhabits forested environments. As a fungus weevil, it is associated with fungal resources, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature. The species is represented by few observations in community science databases, suggesting it may be underreported or genuinely uncommon.
Eurymycter
Eurymycter is a genus of fungus weevils (family Anthribidae) established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. These beetles are associated with fungi, reflecting the ecological niche typical of the Anthribidae family.
Eurymycter fasciatus
fungus weevil
Eurymycter fasciatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada including British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species belongs to a family commonly known as fungus weevils, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Eusphyrus
fungus weevil
Eusphyrus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least 30 described species, with most species distributed in the Americas. Eusphyrus vasconicus represents a notable exception, occurring in Italy and representing the only known European species in a predominantly New World genus. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with fungi, typical of anthribid weevils.
Eusphyrus rectus
Eusphyrus rectus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1906. The species has been recorded in North America, Oceania, and Hawaii. It belongs to a genus of small weevils associated with fungal substrates.
Euxenus punctatus
fungus weevil
Euxenus punctatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae, first described by Lec. in 1876. As a member of the Anthribidae, it belongs to a group commonly known as fungus weevils due to their association with fungal growth. The species is documented from North America, with specific records from New Brunswick and Québec in Canada. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this particular species.
Goniocloeus
fungus weevils
Goniocloeus is a genus of fungus weevils in the beetle family Anthribidae, established by Karl Jordan in 1904. The genus contains at least 40 described species. Members of this genus are classified within the weevil superfamily Curculionoidea, though fungus weevils in Anthribidae are distinguished from true weevils (Curculionidae) by their less elongated rostrum. The genus has been documented in at least 107 iNaturalist observations.
Goniocloeus bimaculatus
fungus weevil
Goniocloeus bimaculatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is known to occur in North America. The species was described by A.G. Olivier in 1800. Members of the genus Goniocloeus are associated with fungal associations, consistent with the common name "fungus weevil" applied to this group.
Gonotropis dorsalis
fungus weevil
Gonotropis dorsalis is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, characterized by an elongated rostrum typical of weevils. This beetle is associated with fungal substrates, reflecting the ecological habits common to members of its family. It is found in parts of northern Europe including Latvia, Norway, and Sweden.
Gymnognathus
fungus weevils
Gymnognathus is a genus of fungus weevils (family Anthribidae) comprising more than 90 described species. Members of this genus are predominantly associated with tropical moist forests, with some species occurring in subtropical humid forests at orographic rain barriers. At least one species, G. barclayi, exhibits apparent mimicry of calyptrate flies based on pronotal coloration patterns.
Gymnognathus chiricahuae
Gymnognathus chiricahuae is a species of fungus weevil (family Anthribidae) described by Sleeper in 1954. The species epithet references the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, indicating the type locality and primary known distribution. Like other members of the genus Gymnognathus, this species belongs to a group of weevils associated with fungal substrates. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from North America.
Gymnognathus triangularis
Triangular-necked Fungus Weevil
Gymnognathus triangularis is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It was described by Valentine in 1998. The species is known from North America. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as triangular-necked fungus weevils.
Ischnocerus
Ischnocerus is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, containing approximately 19 described species. The genus was established by Carl Johan Schoenherr in 1839. As members of the Anthribidae, these beetles are characterized by straight rather than elbowed antennae, distinguishing them from true weevils (Curculionidae). The genus is part of the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea.
Neoxenus
Neoxenus is a genus of fungus weevils in the beetle family Anthribidae. The genus was established by Valentine in 1998 and contains approximately six described species. Members of this genus are part of the diverse weevil fauna associated with fungal substrates.
Neoxenus versicolor
Tropical Coppery Fungus Weevil
Neoxenus versicolor is a species of fungus weevil described by Valentine in 1998. It belongs to the family Anthribidae, a group of weevils commonly associated with fungal associations. The species has been documented in both Central America and North America.
Ormiscus fasciatus
Ormiscus fasciatus is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae. First described by Leconte in 1884, this beetle is known from North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Ormiscus irroratus
Ormiscus irroratus is a fungus weevil species in the family Anthribidae, described by Schaeffer in 1904. It belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with fungal associations. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Ormiscus quercus
Ormiscus quercus is a species of fungus weevil (family Anthribidae) described by Schaeffer in 1906. The specific epithet "quercus" suggests an association with oak (Quercus), a pattern common in this genus. Anthribidae weevils are typically associated with fungi, often found on decaying wood or fungal fruiting bodies.
Ormiscus sextuberculatus
Ormiscus sextuberculatus is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1906. The species is known from North America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Phaenithon
Phaenithon is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, first described by Schoenherr in 1826. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with fungal substrates and distinctive morphological features. The genus is part of the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea, though Anthribidae are distinguished by straight rather than elbowed antennae. At least one species, Phaenithon semigriseus, has been documented in photographic records.
Phoenicobiella
Phoenicobiella is a genus of fungus weevils in the family Anthribidae, established by T.D.A. Cockerell in 1906. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with fungal substrates. The genus contains relatively few described species and has been documented primarily from North America. As with other anthribids, adults and larvae are likely mycophagous.
Phoenicobiella chamaeropis
Tiki Weevil
Phoenicobiella chamaeropis is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae, commonly known as the Tiki Weevil. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is one of relatively few documented species within the genus Phoenicobiella, which belongs to a family of beetles characterized by their association with fungi and plant material. The common name "Tiki Weevil" reflects its distinctive appearance, though the etymological connection to Polynesian tikis remains undocumented in scientific literature.
Phoenicobiella schwarzii
Phoenicobiella schwarzii is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae. This beetle belongs to a genus associated with palms (Arecaceae), though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is rarely recorded, with few observations in scientific collections and citizen science databases. It is one of several Phoenicobiella species found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Piesocorynini
fungus weevils
Piesocorynini is a tribe of fungus weevils (family Anthribidae) established by Valentine in 1960. The tribe contains at least two genera, Brachycorynus and Piesocorynus, with approximately eight described species. Members of this tribe are distributed in the Neotropical region, with records from Nicaragua, Brazil, and Ecuador. A key diagnostic feature used to distinguish genera within this tribe is mandible shape.
Piesocorynus lateralis
fungus weevil
Piesocorynus lateralis is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae, first described by Jordan in 1906. The species is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Piesocorynus, it is associated with fungal environments, though specific ecological details remain limited. The Anthribidae family is commonly referred to as fungus weevils due to their frequent association with fungi, distinguishing them from the more diverse true weevils (Curculionidae).
Piesocorynus mixtus
fungus weevil
Piesocorynus mixtus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species is native to North America. As a member of the fungus weevils, it is associated with fungal food sources. Relatively few detailed observations of this species have been documented.
Piesocorynus moestus
fungus weevil
Piesocorynus moestus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It was described by John LeConte in 1824. The species is found in North America. Members of this family are commonly referred to as fungus weevils due to their association with fungal growth on wood and plant material. Like other anthribids, this species likely has a compact body form with a broad, short rostrum compared to true weevils in Curculionidae.
Platyrhinini
fungus weevils
Platyrhinini is a tribe of fungus weevils within the family Anthribidae, containing at least 3 genera and more than 40 described species. Members of this tribe are classified under the Coleoptera order and are part of the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea. The tribe includes the genera Goniocloeus, Trachitropis, and Trachytropis. These beetles are associated with fungal habitats, consistent with the ecology of the family Anthribidae.