Entiminae
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Omias
Omias is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae) established by Germar in 1817. The genus comprises more than 50 described species, placing it among the more species-rich genera within the tribe Omiini. These weevils belong to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils characterized by their short, broad rostrum and elbowed antennae. The genus has been documented across 368 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate levels of citizen science engagement.
Omiini
Omiini is a tribe of broad-nosed weevils within the subfamily Entiminae (Curculionidae). The tribe contains approximately 18 recognized genera, including Omias, Amicromias, and Rhinomias. Species in this tribe are primarily distributed across the Palearctic region, with notable diversity in the Mediterranean basin, including Greece and surrounding areas. The group has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, with new species descriptions continuing to expand known diversity.
Omileus
Omileus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Horn in 1876. The genus contains at least one described species, O. epicaeroides. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Geonemini, placing them among the root-feeding weevils with characteristically short, broad rostra.
Ophryastes
Ophryastes is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, first described by Germar in 1829. The genus contains at least 30 described species and belongs to the tribe Ophryastini within the subfamily Entiminae. These weevils are part of the diverse group of root-feeding weevils characterized by their broad, short rostrums.
Ophryastes argentatus
silver broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes argentatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1853. The species is found in western North America, with records from California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Baja California. The specific epithet 'argentatus' refers to the silvery appearance of the beetle. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed weevils due to their relatively short, broad rostrums compared to other weevil groups.
Ophryastes cinerascens
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes cinerascens is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Pierce in 1913. It belongs to the tribe Ophryastini within the subfamily Entiminae. The species is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the broad-nosed weevil group, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout typical of the family Curculionidae.
Ophryastes desertus
Ophryastes desertus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is native to arid regions of southwestern North America. The species was described by Horn in 1876 and is classified within the subfamily Entiminae, tribe Ophryastini.
Ophryastes geminatus
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes geminatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by their broad, short rostrums. The species was described by Horn in 1876 and is known from western North America.
Ophryastes nivosus
Ophryastes nivosus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Fall in 1910. The species belongs to the tribe Ophryastini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group commonly known as broad-nosed weevils.
Ophryastes ovalis
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes ovalis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Pierce in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed weevils due to their relatively short, broad rostrum compared to other weevil groups.
Ophryastes ovipennis
Ophryastes ovipennis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Sharp in 1891. The species is known from North America, with distribution records from Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a member of the tribe Ophryastini, it belongs to a group of weevils characterized by their broad rostrum.
Ophryastes robustus
Ophryastes robustus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Davis in 1947. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed or root weevils. Distribution records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Ophryastes sordidus
Ophryastes sordidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1853. It is found in North America. As a member of the subfamily Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic broad snout typical of this group. The genus Ophryastes contains multiple species of weevils distributed across western North America.
Ophryastes speciosus
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes speciosus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Ophryastini. The species is distributed in southwestern North America, with confirmed records from New Mexico and Texas. As a member of the broad-nosed weevil group, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of Curculionidae.
Ophryastes varius
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes varius is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the tribe Ophryastini within the subfamily Entiminae. The species has been recorded from western North America, with distribution records from Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Baja California.
Ophryastes vittatus
broad-nosed weevil
Ophryastes vittatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil first described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by their broad, short rostrums compared to other weevils. It occurs in western and central North America, with records from Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Nevada. The specific epithet "vittatus" refers to a striped or banded appearance, though detailed descriptions of this pattern are limited in available sources.
Orimodema
broad-nosed weevils
Orimodema is a monotypic genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, containing a single described species, O. protracta. The genus was established by Horn in 1876 and is classified within the tribe Byrsopagini of subfamily Entiminae. Observations are concentrated in Mexico and the United States.
Orthoptochus
Orthoptochus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae: Peritelini) established by Casey in 1888. The genus contains at least one described species, O. squamiger. As a member of the Entiminae subfamily, adults are characterized by their rounded, short snouts rather than the elongated rostra typical of many other weevil groups. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and observations, with minimal documented information about its biology.
Orthoptochus squamiger
Orthoptochus squamiger is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. First described by Casey in 1888, this species is known from a very limited number of observations and museum records. It belongs to the tribe Peritelini, a group of weevils primarily associated with woody plants. The species appears to be restricted to the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Otiorhynchini
Otiorhynchini is a tribe of true weevils within the subfamily Entiminae, family Curculionidae. The tribe was established by Schönherr in 1826 and contains approximately 24 extant genera, including the large and economically significant genus Otiorhynchus. Members of this tribe are part of the broad-nosed weevil group, characterized by their relatively short, broad rostrums compared to other weevil lineages. The tribe includes both extant and fossil genera, with two extinct genera known from the fossil record.
Otiorhynchus raucus
Otiorhynchus raucus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Fabricius in 1777. It is a member of the large genus Otiorhynchus, which contains numerous root-feeding weevil species. The species has been recorded across parts of North America and Eurasia, with over 2,000 observations documented on iNaturalist. A former subspecies, O. r. silvicola, described from forest habitats in 1993, is now treated as a synonym.
Pachnaeus
broad-nosed weevils, citrus root weevils
Pachnaeus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils comprising approximately seven described species. Several species, notably P. litus and P. opalus, are economically significant pests of citrus, commonly referred to as citrus root weevils. The genus has been targeted for biological control research, with studies evaluating parasitoid wasps for management of P. litus populations.
Pachnaeus litus
blue-green citrus root weevil, blue-green citrus weevil
Pachnaeus litus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the blue-green citrus root weevil or blue-green citrus weevil. It is a pest of citrus in North America, with eggs that serve as hosts for multiple parasitoid wasp species. The species has been studied extensively for biological control potential, particularly targeting its egg stage with parasitoids such as Brachyufens osborni (Trichogrammatidae), Pediobius irregularis, and Horismenus bennetti (Eulophidae).
Pactorrhinus
Pactorrhinus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by Ancey in 1881. The genus belongs to the tribe Naupactini within the subfamily Entiminae. Only one described species is currently recognized: Pactorrhinus grisescens.
Pandeleteinus lucidillus
broad-nosed weevil
Pandeleteinus lucidillus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Howden in 1959. The species is known from limited observations in North America, specifically from Arizona counties including Cochise and Pima. As a member of the subfamily Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of broad-nosed weevils.
Pandeleteinus submetallicus
Metallic-green Juniper Weevil
Pandeleteinus submetallicus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions. The species is associated with juniper hosts. It was described by Schaffer in 1908.
Pandeleteius
broad-nosed weevils
Pandeleteius is a large genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae: Tanymecini) comprising over 150 described species distributed across the Americas. The genus was established by Schönherr in 1834 and has been extensively revised by Anne Howden, who described most species. Members occur from North America through Central America to South America, with some species groups characterized by distinctive irregular elytral striae and well-developed stylus on the female coxite.
Pandeleteius hilaris
Eastern Diamond-necked Weevil
Pandeleteius hilaris is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Herbst in 1797. It is native to and distributed across eastern and southeastern North America. The species is commonly known as the Eastern Diamond-necked Weevil. As a member of the broad-nosed weevil group, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this subfamily. Based on iNaturalist observations, it appears to be relatively well-documented in its native range.
Pandeleteius rotundicollis
Pandeleteius rotundicollis is a species of broad-nosed weevil described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, one of the largest families of beetles. The species is known from scattered localities in southwestern North America, with records from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits arid and semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Panscopus alternatus
A weevil species in the family Curculionidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. Records indicate presence in the southeastern United States. The genus Panscopus belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini within the subfamily Entiminae.
Panscopus ovalis
broad-nosed weevil
Panscopus ovalis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Pierce in 1913 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a group of weevils commonly known as broad-nosed weevils due to their relatively short, broad rostrum compared to other weevils. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Paracimbocera
Paracimbocera is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Van Dyke in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by their elongated snouts and often flightless adults. The genus is known from the western United States. Species in this genus are poorly documented in the literature.
Paragraphus
Paragraphus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae) described by Blatchley in 1916. The genus contains at least one described species, P. setosus. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the subfamily Entiminae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature.
Paragraphus setosus
Paragraphus setosus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Blatchley in 1916. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the subfamily Entiminae. Very little is known about its biology or natural history. The species has been recorded from Florida, North America.
Paranametis
Paranametis is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Burke in 1960. The genus contains at least one described species, P. distincta. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. Very little is documented about its biology or ecology.
Paranametis distincta
Paranametis distincta is a species of broad-nosed weevil (family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae) described by Burke in 1960. It was originally described as Phyxelis distinctus and later transferred to the genus Paranametis. The species is known from North America with very few documented observations.
Paraptochus
Paraptochus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, tribe Peritelini. It contains six described species, primarily distributed in western North America. The genus was established by Seidlitz in 1868. Taxonomic treatment has varied, with some authorities historically placing certain species in the genus Peritelinus, though current databases recognize Peritelinus as a synonym of Paraptochus.
Paraptochus variegatus
Paraptochus variegatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. First described by Casey in 1888, this beetle is native to western North America with documented occurrences in British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. As a member of the Peritelini tribe, it shares characteristics with other root-feeding weevils in this group. The specific epithet 'variegatus' suggests variable coloration, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in available literature.
Peritaxia
Peritaxia is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) established by Horn in 1876. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed in western North America. Species are characterized by their relatively small size and distinctive sculpturing of the elytra and pronotum. The genus is classified in the tribe Byrsopagini, a group of flightless weevils associated with particular soil and vegetation conditions.
Peritaxia hispida
broad-nosed weevil
Peritaxia hispida is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by George H. Horn in 1876. The species belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. It is known from western North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Texas.
Peritelinus
Peritelinus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1888. The genus contains at least two described species, both described by Van Dyke in 1936: Peritelinus erinaceus and Peritelinus oregonus. These weevils belong to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils characterized by their broad, short rostrums. Records indicate limited observation data, with few documented occurrences.
Peritelodes
Peritelodes is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1888. The genus belongs to the tribe Peritelini within the subfamily Entiminae. At least one species, P. obtectus, has been described. Members of this genus share the characteristic broad rostrum typical of Entiminae weevils.
Peritelodes obtectus
Peritelodes obtectus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1888. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of root-feeding weevils. The species is known from California and is part of the genus Peritelodes, which contains multiple North American species. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Peritelopsis globiventris
Peritelopsis globiventris is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1857 under the basionym Ptochus globiventris. It belongs to the tribe Peritelini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by short, broad rostra. The species is known from California and has been documented in association with host plants, though specific details remain limited in available literature.
Phacepholis
Phacepholis is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, and tribe Naupactini. It was established by George Henry Horn in 1876. The genus belongs to the broad-nosed weevil group, characterized by a relatively short and broad rostrum. As a member of Naupactini, it is part of a diverse tribe distributed primarily in the Neotropical region.
Phacepholis candidus
Phacepholis candidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil (Curculionidae: Entiminae) described by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of weevils predominantly distributed in the Neotropical region. The specific epithet "candidus" (Latin for "white" or "shining white") likely refers to a pale or whitish coloration of the integument. As with many Naupactini, detailed biological information remains limited in accessible literature.
Phacepholis elegans
Phacepholis elegans is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group known for root-feeding larvae and adult weevils that typically feed on foliage. The species has been recorded from several western and midwestern U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, and Kansas. As with many Naupactini, the larvae likely feed on roots while adults feed on above-ground plant tissues.
Phacepholis obscurus
Phacepholis obscurus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini within the subfamily Entiminae. The specific epithet 'obscurus' (Latin for dark or indistinct) likely refers to its coloration. As a member of Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this subfamily.
Phacepholis viridis
Phacepholis viridis is a species of broad-nosed weevil (Curculionidae: Entiminae: Naupactini) described by Champion in 1911. It belongs to a genus of Neotropical weevils in the tribe Naupactini, a group known for parthenogenetic reproduction and association with various host plants. The specific epithet 'viridis' (Latin for green) suggests a green coloration, though detailed species-level descriptions are limited in available sources. The genus Phacepholis is taxonomically classified within the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils characterized by their broad snouts and often root-feeding larvae.
Philopedon
broad-nosed weevils
Philopedon is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Schönherr in 1826. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed primarily across Europe and North Africa. One species, Philopedon plagiatum, is commonly known as the marram weevil due to its association with marram grass (Ammophila arenaria). The genus belongs to the tribe Cneorhinini within the subfamily Entiminae.