Eustylini

Guides

  • Achrastenus

    Achrastenus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils established by Horn in 1876. The genus contains at least one described species, Achrastenus griseus. It belongs to the tribe Eustylini within the subfamily Entiminae of the weevil family Curculionidae. The genus is known from Texas.

  • Brachystylus

    Brachystylus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, and tribe Eustylini. The genus was described by Schönherr in 1845. Members of this genus are broad-nosed weevils, a group characterized by their short, broad rostrums. The genus has been documented in iNaturalist with 191 observations, indicating moderate recognition among naturalists.

  • Brachystylus sayi

    Banded Persimmon Weevil

    Brachystylus sayi, commonly known as the Banded Persimmon Weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Alonso-Zarazaga in 1994 and belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, tribe Eustylini. It is one of the species within the genus Brachystylus, a group of weevils associated with persimmon and related host plants.

  • Diaprepes

    Diaprepes weevils, citrus root weevils

    Diaprepes is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, tribe Eustylini. It belongs to the Exophthalmus genus complex. The genus contains approximately 16 described species, with Diaprepes abbreviatus being the most economically significant as a major agricultural pest of citrus and other crops in Florida and the Caribbean. The genus is native to the Caribbean region and has expanded its range to include parts of Central America and the southeastern United States.

  • 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.

  • 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.