Curculionidae
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Cionomimus insolens
Mistletoe Weevil
Cionomimus insolens is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It has been recorded in association with mistletoe, Phoradendron densum, in Mexico, and is known from North America more broadly. The species was originally described by Dietz in 1891 under the genus Cionistes.
Cionopsis
Cionopsis is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by Champion in 1903. The genus comprises five described species, all described by Burke in the early 1980s except for the type species C. palliatus, described by Champion in 1903. Species in this genus are characterized by distinctive sculpturing on the elytra, including crispate (wavy), echinulate (spiny), or linear patterns that are reflected in their species epithets. The genus is part of the hyperdiverse weevil family Curculionidae, which contains over 40,000 described species worldwide.
Cionopsis lineola
Cionopsis lineola is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Burke in 1981. The species is found in North America. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae.
Cionus
Target Weevils
Cionus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, tribe Cionini, established by Clairville in 1798. The genus is distributed across the Palaearctic, Afrotropical, and Oriental regions, with over 100 recognized species including 61 Palaearctic and 52 Afrotropical species. Several species are associated with plants in the family Scrophulariaceae, particularly genera Scrophularia and Verbascum.
Cionus scrophulariae
Common Figwort Weevil, Figwort Weevil
Cionus scrophulariae is a Palaearctic weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the figwort weevil. The species is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. Taxonomic revision in 2019 synonymized Cionus affinis and C. scrophulariae albosuturatus with this species. It belongs to a genus of 61 recognized species in the Palaearctic region.
Cleonini
Cleonini is a tribe of weevils within the subfamily Lixinae, comprising approximately 96 extant genus-group taxa distributed globally. All extant members are hypothesized to be flightless despite frequently possessing fully developed wings (macropterous), a unique condition among Lixinae. The tribe exhibits widespread adult morphological homoplasy that obscures phylogenetic relationships, with many genera radiating from a common ancestor with weakly resolved internal branching. Cleonini are primarily associated with arid and semi-arid habitats, including deserts and steppe environments across North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and western North America.
Cleonis piger
Cleonis piger is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, described by O'Brien & Wibmer in 1982. The genus Cleonis belongs to the true weevils, a large and diverse group of beetles characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts. This species is known from North America with confirmed records from Vermont in the United States.
Cleopomiarus
Cleopomiarus is a genus of weevils in the tribe Mecinini (Curculionidae), established by Pierce in 1919. The genus comprises approximately 21 Holarctic species, including two North American and 19 Palaearctic species, with additional species described from China. Species are associated with Campanulaceae host plants. Cleopomiarus was historically conflated with the genus Miarus but has been reinstated as distinct based on morphological characters of adults and immature stages.
Cnemidoprion oblongus
Cnemidoprion oblongus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Anderson in 1998. The genus Cnemidoprion is part of the diverse Curculionoidea superfamily, which comprises the largest family of beetles. Very little specific information is available about this species, which has been documented in only a handful of observations. The species name "oblongus" refers to its elongated body shape.
Cnemogonini
minute seed weevils
Cnemogonini is a tribe of minute seed weevils within the weevil family Curculionidae. The tribe comprises 15 genera, including economically notable genera such as Auleutes and Cnemogonus. Members are small beetles associated with seeds of various plants. The tribe is primarily distributed in the Nearctic and Palearctic regions.
Cnemogonus
minute seed weevils
Cnemogonus is a genus of small weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus comprises approximately five described species distributed primarily in North America and Europe. These beetles are commonly referred to as minute seed weevils, reflecting their small body size and likely association with seeds as a food source. The genus includes the notable species Cnemogonus epilobii, which has been associated with willowherb plants (Epilobium).
Cnemogonus lecontei
minute seed weevil
Cnemogonus lecontei is a species of minute seed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was described by Dietz in 1896. As a member of the seed weevil group, it is presumed to be associated with seeds, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cneorhinini
Cneorhinini is a tribe of weevils in the subfamily Entiminae, family Curculionidae. The tribe was established by Lacordaire in 1863 and contains multiple genera distributed across West Africa and other regions. Members of this tribe are broad-nosed weevils, a characteristic feature of the Entiminae subfamily. The genus Ascopus, included in this tribe, has been documented from Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone.
Coccotorus
plum gouger
Coccotorus is a genus of true weevils in the family Curculionidae, containing approximately six described species. The genus is placed in the tribe Anthonomini within the subfamily Curculioninae. Some species are associated with gall formation on host plants. One species, C. beijingensis, has been studied for its complete mitochondrial genome and its phylogenetic relationship to the genus Anthonomus.
Coccotorus hirsutus
Coccotorus hirsutus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Bruner in 1888. It belongs to the tribe Coccotorini, a group of seed-feeding weevils associated with various plants. The species epithet "hirsutus" refers to the hairy appearance of this beetle. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with specific host plants for feeding and reproduction, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Coccotorus pruniphilus
Coccotorus pruniphilus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is endemic to Texas in the United States. The species was described by Chittenden in 1925. Its larvae feed on the seeds of Prunus minutiflora, a wild plum species.
Coccotorus pumilae
Coccotorus pumilae is a species of true weevil described by Brown in 1966. It is currently classified in the genus Coccotorus within the family Curculionidae, though GBIF lists it as a synonym of Anthonomus pumilae. The species is known from North America.
Coccotorus scutellaris
plum gouger
Coccotorus scutellaris, commonly known as the plum gouger, is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is native to North America. The species is also known by the synonym Corthylus scutellaris. It belongs to a genus of weevils within the large and diverse Curculionidae family, which includes many economically significant agricultural pests.
Coccotrypes advena
seed borer
Coccotrypes advena is a small weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the seed borer. The species is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia but has established populations in North America and other regions worldwide. It is associated with seeds as a food source, reflecting its common name. As a member of the bark beetle group within Curculionidae, it exhibits the typical compact body form and reduced wing venation characteristic of this lineage.
Coccotrypes distinctus
Coccotrypes distinctus is a species of bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. It has a broad, disjunct distribution spanning tropical and subtropical regions across multiple continents and oceanic islands. The species was described by Wood and Bright in 1992 and has been recorded from Sri Lanka, Pacific Islands from New Guinea to Hawaii, the southern United States, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Suriname, and Guiana. As a member of the genus Coccotrypes, it likely exhibits the typical morphology of small, cylindrical bark beetles adapted for life beneath bark.
Colecerus
broad-nosed weevils
Colecerus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Schönherr in 1840. The genus contains approximately nine described species distributed in the Americas, with records from the southwestern United States through Central America to northern South America. Members of this genus are classified in the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Eudiagogini. The genus includes the Texas marbled weevil (Colecerus marmoratus), a species with documented occurrence in Texas.
Colecerus marmoratus
Texas Marbled Weevil
Colecerus marmoratus, commonly known as the Texas marbled weevil, is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America, with records concentrated in Texas and Mexico. The species is part of the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils characterized by their broad rostrums.
Conoderinae
Conoderinae is a diverse subfamily of true weevils (Curculionidae) comprising approximately 2,400 described species across more than 210 genera in 15 tribes. The group exhibits worldwide distribution with particular diversity in tropical regions, especially the Neotropics. Members are characterized by active, alert behavior and frequent association with mimicry complexes. Classification within the subfamily remains chaotic with no robust phylogenetic hypotheses, and many genera are likely not monophyletic.
Conophthorus
cone beetles
Conophthorus is a genus of bark beetles in the family Curculionidae comprising approximately 10 described species. Species are specialized on Pinus hosts, with most attacking pine cones and seeds, though some infest shoot tips. The genus includes economically significant pests of pine seed orchards and natural forests, causing cone abortion and reducing seed production. Life histories vary among species: some are univoltine while others are bivoltine, with corresponding differences in seasonal development and host utilization patterns.
Conotrachelus affinis
Hickory Nut Curculio
Conotrachelus affinis, commonly known as the hickory nut curculio, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species is native to North America and is associated with hickory trees as suggested by its common name. Like other members of the genus Conotrachelus, it likely exhibits the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils, with mouthparts at the tip.
Conotrachelus albicinctus
Dogwood Gall Curculio
Conotrachelus albicinctus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Dogwood Gall Curculio. It is native to North America and is distinguished from the economically significant plum curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar) by its host associations. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. Available information on its biology and ecology is limited compared to better-studied congeners.
Conotrachelus anaglypticus
cambium curculio
Conotrachelus anaglypticus, commonly known as the cambium curculio, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. The species is a member of the genus Conotrachelus, which includes several economically significant fruit pests.
Conotrachelus aratus
hickory shoot curculio, ploughed pure weevil
Conotrachelus aratus, commonly known as the hickory shoot curculio, is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to eastern North America, occurring in the United States east of Texas and Kansas, as well as in Quebec, Canada. The species is specifically associated with Carya (hickory) species, distinguishing it from other Conotrachelus species that attack fruit crops. Unlike the economically significant plum curculio (C. nenuphar), C. aratus has received limited research attention and is not considered a major agricultural pest.
Conotrachelus belfragei
White-cheeked Curculio
Conotrachelus belfragei is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America and is known by the common name White-cheeked Curculio. The species was described by Lec. in 1876. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic occurrence, specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Conotrachelus buchanani
Hackberry Curculio
Conotrachelus buchanani is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Hackberry Curculio. It is native to North America and has been documented in association with Celtis occidentalis (common hackberry). The species was described by Schoof in 1943. Unlike the well-studied congener C. nenuphar (plum curculio), a major fruit pest, C. buchanani has received limited research attention.
Conotrachelus carolinensis
Conotrachelus carolinensis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Schoof in 1943. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is known from North America. As a member of the genus Conotrachelus, it belongs to a group that includes several economically significant fruit pests, though specific information about this species' biology and ecology remains limited in available sources.
Conotrachelus cognatus
Conotrachelus cognatus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is native to North America and was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. The species belongs to the large genus Conotrachelus, which includes numerous weevil species associated with various plants. Specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Conotrachelus crataegi
quince curculio, Hawthorn Curculio
Conotrachelus crataegi, commonly known as the quince curculio or hawthorn curculio, is a true weevil (Curculionidae) that infests hawthorn fruits (Crataegus spp.) in North America and Mexico. Adults are attracted to fruit volatiles, and females oviposit into developing fruits where larvae bore through flesh to destroy seeds. The species exhibits overlapping developmental stages with adults active primarily from April to September. It is a significant pest of commercial hawthorn (tejocote) production, causing direct damage through larval feeding and indirect losses via premature fruit abortion.
Conotrachelus duplex
Conotrachelus duplex is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1892. It belongs to the genus Conotrachelus, a group of snout beetles that includes several economically important fruit pests such as the plum curculio (C. nenuphar). The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is recorded from North America. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Conotrachelus ecarinatus
Conotrachelus ecarinatus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Schaeffer in 1906. The genus Conotrachelus contains several economically significant fruit pests, including the well-known plum curculio (C. nenuphar). However, specific biological or ecological information for C. ecarinatus itself is not documented in the available sources. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is recorded as present in North America.
Conotrachelus echinatus
Conotrachelus echinatus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Horn in 1895. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant fruit pests, though specific information about this species remains limited. The genus Conotrachelus is best known for the plum curculio (C. nenuphar), a major pest of stone and pome fruits in North America.
Conotrachelus elegans
pecan gall curculio
Conotrachelus elegans, commonly known as the pecan gall curculio, is a true weevil (family Curculionidae) found in North America. The species is specifically associated with galls formed by the hickory leaf stem gall phylloxera (Phylloxera caryaecaulis) on hickory and pecan trees. Unlike many weevils that directly damage plant tissues, this species has been observed feeding on existing insect-induced galls rather than causing gall formation itself.
Conotrachelus erinaceus
Hedgehog Curculio
Conotrachelus erinaceus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Hedgehog Curculio. It is native to North America and was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1896. The specific epithet 'erinaceus' (Latin for 'hedgehog') likely refers to some aspect of its appearance. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology or ecology.
Conotrachelus fissunguis
Hibiscus Curculio
Conotrachelus fissunguis is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Hibiscus Curculio. It is native to North America and is one of approximately 150 species in the genus Conotrachelus. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. Unlike the well-studied congener C. nenuphar (plum curculio), which is a major agricultural pest, detailed ecological and biological information specific to C. fissunguis remains limited in published literature.
Conotrachelus floridanus
Coma Curculio
Conotrachelus floridanus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Fall in 1913. The species is found in North America and has been assigned the common name "Coma Curculio" in some sources. As a member of the genus Conotrachelus, it belongs to a group of weevils that includes several economically important fruit pests, though specific information about this particular species remains limited.
Conotrachelus geminatus
Conotrachelus geminatus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. The species occurs in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Québec) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Conotrachelus, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly associated with woody plants, though specific natural history details for this species remain poorly documented. The genus includes several economically significant fruit pests, most notably the plum curculio (C. nenuphar), but C. geminatus itself has received limited study.
Conotrachelus hicoriae
Pecan Curculio
Conotrachelus hicoriae, commonly known as the Pecan Curculio, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Conotrachelus, it is associated with nut-bearing trees, particularly pecans (Carya illinoinensis), as indicated by its specific epithet. The species was described by Schoof in 1943. Information regarding its biology and economic impact is limited compared to the well-studied congener Conotrachelus nenuphar (plum curculio).
Conotrachelus integer
Conotrachelus integer is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Casey in 1892. The species is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Conotrachelus, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Conotrachelus invadens
Conotrachelus invadens is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1907. It is native to North America. Unlike the well-studied congener C. nenuphar (plum curculio), which is a major agricultural pest of stone and pome fruits, C. invadens has received minimal scientific attention and its biology remains poorly documented.
Conotrachelus juglandis
butternut curculio
Conotrachelus juglandis, the butternut curculio, is a true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is associated with walnut species (Juglans), where it injures shoots and nuts. The species was first described in 1876 and occurs across eastern North America, from New England through southern Canada to the Great Plains, and south to Kansas, Alabama, and Georgia. Life history studies have been conducted in Connecticut (1912), West Virginia (1922), and Michigan (1979).
Conotrachelus lucanus
Conotrachelus lucanus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1895. It is recorded from North America. The species epithet 'lucanus' references the stag beetle genus Lucanus, though this is a weevil, not a stag beetle. Available information on this species is extremely limited beyond basic taxonomic records and geographic occurrence.
Conotrachelus naso
Thin-nosed Curculio
Conotrachelus naso is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It occurs in North America. The species is commonly known as the Thin-nosed Curculio. As a member of the genus Conotrachelus, it shares the characteristic elongated snout typical of this weevil group, though specific ecological and behavioral details remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as the plum curculio.
Conotrachelus retentus
Black Walnut Curculio
Conotrachelus retentus, commonly known as the black walnut curculio, is a true weevil (Curculionidae) native to North America. The species is tightly associated with black walnut (Juglans nigra), with larvae developing inside developing nuts and adults feeding on foliage. Adults exhibit limited dispersal behavior and have been observed to rarely leave their natal tree. The species is considered a pest of walnut production due to damage to nuts and foliage.
Conotrachelus retusus
Conotrachelus retusus is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1929. It is a member of the genus Conotrachelus, which includes several economically significant fruit pests. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is known from North America. Available information on this species is limited compared to better-studied congeners such as C. nenuphar (plum curculio).
Conotrachelus rubescens
Red-shouldered Brushholly Curculio
Conotrachelus rubescens is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Schaeffer in 1904. It is native to North America and is commonly known as the Red-shouldered Brushholly Curculio. As a member of the genus Conotrachelus, it belongs to a group of weevils that includes several economically significant fruit pests.