Entiminae
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Phyllobiini
Phyllobiini is a tribe of broad-nosed weevils within the subfamily Entiminae (Curculionidae). The tribe contains approximately 30 genera distributed primarily in the Palearctic region, with notable diversity in the Mediterranean basin. Members are characterized by features of the rostrum and antennae, though specific diagnostic traits vary among constituent genera. The tribe includes the genus Phyllobius, from which the tribe derives its name.
Phyllobius intrusus
Arborvitae Weevil
Phyllobius intrusus, commonly known as the arborvitae weevil, is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Kôno in 1948. Taxonomic authorities currently list this species as a synonym of Parascythopus intrusus. It is recorded from North America and parts of Europe including Canada, Germany, and Denmark.
Phyxelis
broad-nosed weevil
Phyxelis is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Schönherr in 1842. The genus contains at least two described species: Phyxelis latirostris (Blatchley, 1916) and Phyxelis rigidus (Say, 1831). These weevils belong to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. As broad-nosed weevils, they share the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of this group.
Phyxelis rigidus
broad-nosed weevil
Phyxelis rigidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was first described by Thomas Say in 1831, originally placed in the genus Barynotus. The species is recorded from multiple localities across North America.
Platyomus flexicaulis
Broad-nosed Ebony Weevil
Platyomus flexicaulis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. The species was described by Schaffer in 1905. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of primarily New World weevils. Available records indicate it occurs in Texas, though detailed biological information remains sparse.
Polydacrys depressifrons
Polydacrys depressifrons is a species of broad-nosed weevil described by Boheman in 1840. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. The species is known from North America, with specific records from Texas and Belize.
Polydrusini
Polydrusini is a tribe of weevils within the subfamily Entiminae, family Curculionidae. The tribe contains approximately 14 recognized genera, including the well-known genus *Polydrusus*. Members of this tribe are broad-nosed weevils, a group characterized by their relatively short, broad rostrum compared to other weevil lineages. The tribe was established by Schönherr in 1823 and has undergone taxonomic revision, with the genus *Polydrusus* receiving particular nomenclatural attention through ICZN Opinion 1179 in 1981.
Polydrusus unnamed
Prorutidosoma
Prorutidosoma is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) described by Korotyaev in 1999. It belongs to the tribe Rutidosomini, a group of small to medium-sized weevils primarily distributed in the Palearctic and Oriental regions. The genus was established to accommodate species previously placed in related genera, particularly those sharing characteristics with Rutidosoma but distinguished by specific morphological features of the rostrum and genitalia. As a relatively recently described genus, its species composition and biology remain incompletely documented.
Rhigopsis
broad-nosed weevils
Rhigopsis is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by LeConte in 1874. The genus contains at least two described species: R. effracta and R. simplex. As members of the subfamily Entiminae, these weevils are characterized by their broad, short rostrum (snout) compared to other weevil groups. The genus has been recorded from Mexico and the United States.
Rhigopsis effracta
broad-nosed weevil
Rhigopsis effracta is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by LeConte in 1874. The species is found in western North America, specifically in California and Baja California.
Sapotes longipilis
Sapotes longipilis is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Van Dyke in 1934. It is a member of the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Ophryastini. The species is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Sciaphilini
Sciaphilini is a tribe of weevils within the subfamily Entiminae, family Curculionidae. The tribe was established by Sharp in 1891 and contains approximately 50 genera distributed across multiple continents. Members of this tribe are part of the broad-nosed weevil group, characterized by their relatively unconstrained rostrum structure compared to other curculionid lineages.
Sciaphilus
Sciaphilus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, tribe Sciaphilini. The genus contains at least two described species: Sciaphilus asperatus and S. costulatus. Species are distributed across Europe, Northern America, and parts of Asia. The best-studied species, S. asperatus, is wingless, parthenogenetic, and polyphagous.
Sciopithes
Sciopithes is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Horn in 1876. The genus contains approximately six described species distributed in North America. Members are commonly referred to as root weevils, with at least one species, Sciopithes obscurus (the obscure root weevil), documented as a pest of strawberry crops.
Stamoderes uniformis
Stamoderes uniformis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Casey in 1888. The species is known from western North America, with confirmed records from California. As a member of the subfamily Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of broad-nosed weevils.
Stenoptochus
Stenoptochus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1888. The genus contains at least two described species: S. inconstans and S. vanduzeei. These weevils belong to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Peritelini. As with other broad-nosed weevils, they possess a short, broad rostrum rather than the elongated snout characteristic of many curculionids.
Stereogaster globosa
Stereogaster globosa is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Van Dyke in 1936. The species belongs to the tribe Geonemini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group commonly known as root weevils or broad-nosed weevils. The specific epithet 'globosa' refers to its rounded, globular body shape. The genus Stereogaster is part of the diverse weevil fauna of western North America.
Stomodes
broad-nosed weevils
Stomodes is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Schönherr in 1826. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species distributed primarily in Europe and North Africa. Species within this genus are classified in the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Otiorhynchini. As with other entimine weevils, members likely possess a short, broad rostrum and elbowed antennae.
Strophosoma
Strophosoma is a genus of weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) established by Billberg in 1820. The genus includes both bisexual and parthenogenetic species, with documented variation in reproductive mode between species such as S. capitatum (bisexual) and S. melanogrammum (parthenogenetic). These weevils are known to occur in forest habitats, where some species have been reported as pests in young forest stands. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with subgenera Leucostrophus and Morphostrophus distinguished by morphological characters.
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.
Tanymecus confusus
little pasture spur-throated grasshopper
Tanymecus confusus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Say in 1831. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Entiminae subfamily, it possesses the characteristic broad rostrum typical of this group. Available information on this species is limited.
Tetrabothynus
Tetrabothynus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. The genus was established by Labram and Imhoff in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Eustylini, a group of weevils characterized by their broad snouts and often colorful or patterned bodies. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific habitats.
Thecesternus humeralis
Thecesternus humeralis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Say in 1826. It is one of seven species in the genus Thecesternus, commonly known as "bison dung weevils" or "bison snout beetles" due to their historical association with seeking shelter under bison dung. The species is found in North America and shares the genus-wide traits of being small, flightless, nocturnal, and cryptic.
Thecesternus maculosus
bison dung weevil, bison snout beetle
Thecesternus maculosus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is one of seven species in the genus Thecesternus, collectively known as "bison dung weevils" or "bison snout beetles" for their historical association with bison dung as daytime shelter. The species is found in North America, particularly in the central and eastern United States and adjacent Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is nocturnal, flightless, and cryptic in appearance.
Thinoxenus
Thinoxenus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (family Curculionidae) established by Horn in 1876. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Peritelini. At least one species, T. squalens, has been described. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Trachyphloeini
Trachyphloeini is a tribe of broad-nosed weevils within the subfamily Entiminae (Curculionidae). The tribe contains more than 25 genera distributed across multiple continents. Members include both Mediterranean and southern African lineages, with some genera exhibiting highly localized distributions.
Trachyphloeosoma advena
broad-nosed weevil
Trachyphloeosoma advena is a species of broad-nosed weevil described by Zimmerman in 1956. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini within the subfamily Entiminae. The species has been documented in the southeastern United States and Hawaii. As with other members of its genus, it is characterized by the broad rostrum typical of Entiminae weevils.
Trichalophus alternatus
Trichalophus alternatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Say in 1831. It is a member of the subfamily Entiminae, which comprises the so-called 'true' weevils characterized by their elongated snouts. The species has been documented across western North America from Alaska to Colorado.
Trichalophus brunneus
Trichalophus brunneus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is currently treated as a synonym of Trichalophus didymus. The species was described by Van Dyke in 1927 and is known from western North America, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Idaho.
Triglyphulus
Triglyphulus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, described by Cockerell in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini, a group of broad-nosed weevils. The taxonomic status of this genus has been treated differently across sources, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym under Trichalophus, while GBIF accepts it as a valid genus. The genus is represented by limited observations, with only 12 records documented on iNaturalist.
Trigonoscuta miguelensis
broad-nosed weevil
Trigonoscuta miguelensis is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Pierce in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by their broad, short rostrums. The species is known from California and is part of the North American weevil fauna. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits coastal or near-coastal environments given the specific epithet referencing San Miguel Island or the broader Channel Islands region of California.
Trigonoscuta mohawki
broad-nosed weevil
Trigonoscuta mohawki is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Pierce in 1975. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Arizona. As a member of the genus Trigonoscuta, it belongs to a group of weevils that have been documented as prey for certain crabronid wasps, though specific prey records for this species have not been established.
Tropiphorini
Tropiphorini is a tribe of weevils within the subfamily Entiminae, characterized by broad-nosed morphology typical of the group. The tribe was established by Marseul in 1863 and contains approximately 120 genera distributed across multiple continents. Members are primarily ground-dwelling weevils with diverse ecological associations. The tribe has undergone taxonomic revision, with some classifications treating it as a synonym of Byrsopagini.
Tropiphorus elevatus
broad-nosed weevil
Tropiphorus elevatus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Herbst in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae and tribe Byrsopagini. Distribution records indicate presence in parts of Europe (Kaliningrad, Leningrad) and eastern North America (Newfoundland and Labrador).
Tropiphorus obtusus
Tropiphorus obtusus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Bonsdorff in 1785. It is one of approximately 13 recognized species in the genus Tropiphorus. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Kaliningrad. Despite its long taxonomic history, detailed biological information remains limited.
Tropiphorus terricola
Tropiphorus terricola is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. Native to northern Europe, it has been introduced to North America where it has been recorded in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by their broad rostrums and root-feeding larvae.