Chenopodiaceae-hosts
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Tanymecini
broad-nosed weevils
Tanymecini is a tribe of broad-nosed weevils within the subfamily Entiminae (Curculionidae). The tribe contains numerous genera distributed across subtribes including Piazomiina, Tainophthalmina, and Tanymecina, with additional genera currently classified as incertae sedis. Members exhibit considerable morphological and ecological diversity, with documented associations with host plants in Chenopodiaceae and other families. Some species are recognized agricultural pests, while others have been investigated for biological control applications.