Brachyceridae
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Brachybamus electus
marsh weevil
Brachybamus electus is a species of weevil in the family Brachyceridae, commonly referred to as a marsh weevil. It belongs to the superfamily Curculionoidea, which encompasses all weevils and their relatives. The species was described by Germar in 1833 and is provisionally accepted in modern taxonomic databases. It has been recorded in North America, specifically in Québec, Canada.
Grypus
marsh weevils
Grypus is a genus of marsh weevils (family Brachyceridae) comprising approximately 10 described species. These beetles are associated with wetland and marsh habitats. The genus was established by Germar in 1817. Species in this genus include G. equiseti, G. brassicae, and G. brunnirostris, among others.
Lissorhoptrus lacustris
marsh weevil
Lissorhoptrus lacustris is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae, originally described by Kuschel in 1951. It is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature. The genus Lissorhoptrus is notable for containing the rice water weevil (L. oryzophilus), a major agricultural pest, but L. lacustris appears to be a non-pest species associated with marsh habitats.
Neobagous
Neobagous is a genus of weevils in the family Brachyceridae, established by Hustache in 1926. These beetles belong to the superfamily Curculionoidea and share the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is currently accepted in modern taxonomic databases, though detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Notaris
marsh weevils
Notaris is a genus of marsh weevils in the family Brachyceridae. The genus contains at least 40 described species. These beetles are associated with wetland habitats.
Notaris aethiops
marsh weevil
Notaris aethiops is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae. It is a small to medium-sized weevil associated with wetland and marsh habitats across the Holarctic region. The species has been documented in North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada. Like other members of the genus Notaris, it is likely associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic vegetation, though specific ecological details remain limited in published sources.
Notiodes cribricollis
Notiodes cribricollis is a species of marsh weevil in the family Brachyceridae. The species was described by LeConte in 1876 and is currently recognized as a synonym of Endalus cribricollis. It belongs to a group of weevils associated with wetland and marsh habitats. The genus Notiodes is part of the brachycerid weevils, a family distinguished by their elongated snouts and compact body forms.
Notiodes depressus
marsh weevil
Notiodes depressus is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae. The species was originally described by Burke in 1961 and has been recorded as a synonym under Endalus depressus in some taxonomic databases. As a member of the marsh weevil group, it is associated with wetland or moist habitat environments. The species has been documented through a limited number of observations (3 records in iNaturalist), suggesting it may be uncommon or under-recorded.
Notiodes ovalis
marsh weevil
Notiodes ovalis is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1876 and has been placed in the genus Endalus in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of Brachyceridae, it belongs to a family of weevils commonly associated with marsh and wetland habitats.
Notiodes setosus
marsh weevil
Notiodes setosus is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae. It was originally described by LeConte in 1876. The species is currently placed in the genus Notiodes, though some sources list it as a synonym under the genus Endalus as Endalus setosus.
Onychylis texanus
Onychylis texanus is a species of weevil in the family Brachyceridae, described by Burke in 1959. The specific epithet 'texanus' indicates a likely association with Texas. Very little is known about this species; it belongs to a genus of small weevils within the Curculionoidea superfamily. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases, suggesting some uncertainty regarding its status or circumscription.
Panscopus rugicollis
broad-nosed weevil
Panscopus rugicollis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Buchanan in 1927. It belongs to the genus Panscopus, a group within the Brachyceridae subfamily of weevils. The species is known from limited collection records across western North America.
Raymondionyminae
Raymondionyminae is a subfamily of small, primarily blind weevils within the family Brachyceridae. Members are characterized by reduced or absent eyes, an adaptation associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling habits. The subfamily includes at least four genera: Alaocybites, Gilbertiola, Schizomicrus, and Bordoniola. Most species are poorly known, with the majority of records coming from South America.
Schizomicrus caecus
Schizomicrus caecus is a species of weevil described by Casey in 1892. The specific epithet "caecus" (Latin for "blind") suggests possible eye reduction or loss, a trait associated with subterranean or cryptic lifestyles in some beetle groups. It belongs to the family Brachyceridae, a small family of weevils within the superfamily Curculionoidea. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Stenopelmus
marsh weevils
Stenopelmus is a genus of marsh weevils comprising at least two described species. The genus is best known for Stenopelmus rufinasus, a North American weevil introduced to Europe in the late 19th century alongside its host plant Azolla filiculoides. Members of this genus are specialized herbivores associated with aquatic ferns and have been employed as biological control agents for invasive water fern management.
Tanysphyrus ater
Tanysphyrus ater is a small weevil species described by Blatchley in 1928. It belongs to the family Erirhinidae (sometimes placed in Brachyceridae or Curculionidae in different classifications), a group of primitive weevils. The species epithet 'ater' refers to its black coloration. Very little published information exists on its biology or ecology, with only scattered collection records from North America.
Tournotaris
Tournotaris is a genus of weevils established in 1999, currently placed in the family Brachyceridae (sometimes treated as Erirhinidae or within Curculionidae in older classifications). The genus contains species native to Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. At least one species, Tournotaris bimaculatus, has been described.
Tournotaris bimaculata
Tournotaris bimaculata is a species of weevil in the family Brachyceridae, originally described by Fabricius in 1787 under the name Curculio bimaculatus. The species has a Holarctic distribution, with records indicating presence in parts of Europe. As a member of the Curculionoidea superfamily, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout typical of weevils.