Flower-associated-insects
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Apostasimerini
flower weevils
Apostasimerini is a large tribe of weevils within the family Curculionidae, commonly referred to as flower weevils. The tribe contains substantial diversity, with estimates ranging from 30+ genera and 70+ species to over 240 genera and nearly 1700 described species depending on taxonomic interpretation. Members are associated with flowering plants, though specific ecological relationships vary across the tribe. The group has been documented across multiple continents with notable representation in North America.