Flower-weevil
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Ampeloglypter longipennis
Ampeloglypter longipennis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The species is found in North America.
Anthonomus pusillus
Anthonomus pusillus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Clark in 1990 and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the genus Anthonomus, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as flower weevils or bud weevils, many of which are associated with plants in the family Malvaceae. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Anthonomus rileyi
Anthonomus rileyi is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Clark & Burke in 2010. The species epithet honors Edward Riley, a noted coleopterist and indefatigable collector of beetles. As a member of the genus Anthonomus, it belongs to a group commonly known as flower weevils or bud weevils, many of which are associated with specific host plants. The species was described relatively recently, and detailed biological information remains limited.
Aulobaris anthracina
flower weevil
Aulobaris anthracina is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by George Charles Champion in 1909. The species is found in North America. The genus Aulobaris belongs to the weevil family, characterized by the distinctive elongated snout (rostrum) typical of curculionids.
Aulobaris naso
flower weevil
Aulobaris naso is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus of weevils associated with flowering plants. The species epithet 'naso' refers to the prominent rostrum characteristic of this group.
Barilepis grisea
flower weevil
Barilepis grisea is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Casey in 1920. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Barilepton quadricolle
flower weevil
Barilepton quadricolle is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by LeConte in 1876 and is found in North America. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus Barilepton is a small group within the diverse flower weevil assemblage.
Barinus
Barinus is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Thomas L. Casey in 1886. The genus comprises approximately 14 described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are associated with flowering plants, consistent with the common name 'flower weevils'. The genus has been documented through limited observational records.
Barinus cribricollis
flower weevil
Barinus cribricollis is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Blatchley and Leng in 1916. The species belongs to a genus of weevils associated with flowers. Records indicate presence in North America, including Québec, Canada.
Barinus linearis
flower weevil
Barinus linearis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Blatchley and Leng in 1916. The species is known from North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it is likely associated with flowers, though specific host plant relationships have not been documented.
Barinus lutescens
Barinus lutescens is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1920. It is a small beetle found in North America. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases, with limited published information available regarding its biology and ecology. It belongs to the genus Barinus, a group of weevils associated with flowers and vegetation.
Baris dilatata
Baris dilatata is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1892. It is distributed across North America. As a member of the genus Baris, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as flower weevils, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Baris heterodoxa
flower weevil
Baris heterodoxa is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by H.C. Fall in 1902. The species is found in North America and belongs to the genus Baris, a group of weevils commonly associated with flowers. Very little is known about its specific biology, host associations, or ecological role.
Baris interstitialis
flower weevil
Baris interstitialis is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. It has been recorded from North America, with specific distribution records from Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan in Canada. The species has been documented on Ceanothus americanus, suggesting an association with this plant host. As a member of the genus Baris, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as flower weevils.
Baris rubripes
flower weevil
Baris rubripes is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Hustache in 1924. The genus Baris belongs to the large and diverse weevil family, whose members are characterized by their elongated snouts (rostra) and often exhibit specialized relationships with flowering plants. As a flower weevil, this species likely utilizes floral resources, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases, indicating some uncertainty regarding its taxonomic status or the need for further revisionary work.
Baris striata
flower weevil
Baris striata is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Blatchley and Leng in 1916. The species is known from North America, with distribution records from Manitoba and Ontario in Canada.
Baris transversa
transverse flower weevil
Baris transversa is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1832.
Baris umbilicata
flower weevil
Baris umbilicata is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, originally described by LeConte in 1858. It is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Baris, this species is associated with flowers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is represented by limited observational records, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist.
Buchananius
flower weevils
Buchananius is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by D.G. Kissinger in 1957. The genus contains nine described species, with most described by Kissinger in 1957 and two earlier species transferred from LeConte (1876). Species within this genus are small weevils associated with flowers.
Buchananius striatus
Buchananius striatus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Kissinger in 1957. It belongs to a genus of small weevils associated with flowers. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Buchananius sulcatus
Buchananius sulcatus is a small flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Kissinger in 1957. Its development occurs in fungi, an unusual trait among weevils. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Calandrinus grandicollis
Large-necked Flower Weevil
Calandrinus grandicollis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is known from North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. The common name "Large-necked Flower Weevil" refers to a presumably enlarged pronotum (the segment behind the head), though detailed morphological descriptions are sparse in available literature. Like other members of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Catapastus conspersus
flower weevil
Catapastus conspersus is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by T.L. Casey in 1892. It is known from North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Catapastus squamirostris
Catapastus squamirostris is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Casey in 1920. It is found in North America. As a flower weevil, it likely associates with flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Centrinites strigicollis
Centrinites strigicollis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. It belongs to a genus of weevils associated with flowering plants. The species is documented from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Centrinogyna
flower weevils
Centrinogyna is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains six described species distributed in North America. All species were described by Casey between 1892 and 1920, with the exception of C. strigata, which was originally described by LeConte in 1876. As members of Curculionidae, adults possess the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) with mouthparts at the tip. The genus has not been subject to extensive modern taxonomic revision.
Centrinogyna hispidula
flower weevil
Centrinogyna hispidula is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Casey in 1920. The species is found in southwestern North America, with its range extending from Arizona into Mexico. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Centrinogyna procera
Centrinogyna procera is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The species is found in North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely feeds on floral tissues, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Centrinogyna is part of the diverse weevil family, one of the largest families of beetles.
Centrinopus
flower weevils
Centrinopus is a genus of flower weevils established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains approximately 19 described species within the family Curculionidae. These beetles are associated with flowers, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented. The genus is part of the diverse weevil fauna of North America.
Centrinopus helvinus
Centrinopus helvinus is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America. The species was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1889. As a member of the flower weevil group, it is associated with flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cylindridia
Cylindridia is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, containing seven valid species. The genus was established by Casey in 1920 and has a broad distribution from Canada to Argentina. At least four species are known to develop within the culms of sedges (Cyperaceae).
Derelomini
Palm Flower Weevils
Derelomini is a tribe of flower weevils (Curculionidae: Curculioninae) commonly known as palm flower weevils. Members are associated with reproductive structures of plants, particularly inflorescences. The tribe includes genera with specialized brood pollination mutualisms with palms (Arecaceae) and other monocots, as well as genera associated with dicotyledonous plants. Genera include Derelomus, Elaeidobius, Hypoleschus, Notolomus, Phyllotrox, and several recently described genera including Ebenacobius, Cyclanthura, Ganglionus, and Staminodeus.
Derelomus subcostatus
Derelomus subcostatus Boheman, 1844 is a flower weevil (Curculionidae: Derelomini) now synonymized with D. chamaeropis (Fabricius, 1798). It belongs to the D. ephippiger species group, comprising 12 species associated with male inflorescences of palms (Arecaceae). The species participates in brood-site pollination mutualisms, developing within palm flowers while effecting pollination.
Desmoglyptus
Desmoglyptus is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae. The genus was established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. It contains at least two described species: Desmoglyptus arizonicus (described 1920) and Desmoglyptus crenatus (originally described 1876). As a member of Curculionidae, it shares the characteristic rostrum (elongated snout) typical of weevils.
Desmoglyptus arizonicus
flower weevil
Desmoglyptus arizonicus is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Casey in 1920. The specific epithet "arizonicus" indicates its association with Arizona, though it is reported from North America generally. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely occurs on flowering plants, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The genus Desmoglyptus is not well-studied, and detailed biological information for this species is scarce.
Dirabius rotundicollis
Dirabius rotundicollis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1920. The species is found in North America and is associated with flowers, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. As a member of the genus Dirabius, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as flower weevils.
Eisonyx crassipes
Barely Hairy Baridine
Eisonyx crassipes is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1880. It is found in North America. The species is part of the genus Eisonyx, which belongs to the diverse weevil family characterized by elongated snouts. As a flower weevil, it is likely associated with flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Geraeus picumnus
flower weevil
Geraeus picumnus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Champion in 1908. The species is provisionally accepted taxonomically and has been documented through 261 iNaturalist observations. It belongs to a genus of weevils associated with flowers and vegetation.
Hesperobaris
Hesperobaris is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus currently contains a single described species, Hesperobaris suavis, found in North America. As flower weevils, members of this genus are associated with floral resources, though specific biological details remain poorly documented due to the genus's rarity and limited study.
Hesperobaris suavis
flower weevil
Hesperobaris suavis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. It is known from North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it is likely associated with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Hesperobaris is a small group within the diverse weevil family.
Idiostethus
flower weevils
Idiostethus is a genus of flower weevils established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus comprises at least 20 described species within the family Curculionidae. Members are small beetles associated with flowers.
Madarellus cuneatus
flower weevil
Madarellus cuneatus is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1893. It is found in North America and is associated with Vitis vines (grape), where it inhabits the stems. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae.
Madarellus inconstans
flower weevil
Madarellus inconstans is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Casey in 1920. As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Microbaris
Microbaris is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus is monotypic, containing a single described species, Microbaris galvestonica. As a member of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The genus is placed within the large superfamily Curculionoidea, which comprises the most diverse group of beetles.
Microcholus striatus
flower weevil
Microcholus striatus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowers or developing plant parts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Nicentrus
Nicentrus is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus comprises more than 90 described species, placing it among the more diverse weevil genera. Members of this genus are associated with flowering plants, reflecting their common name. The genus is part of the enormous weevil family Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles.
Nicentrus lecontei
Leconte's flower weevil
Nicentrus lecontei is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1920. The genus Nicentrus belongs to the weevil family, a large group of beetles characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts. This species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published literature.
Nicentrus saccharinus
Nicentrus saccharinus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Marshall in 1952. The species is known from North America, specifically the conterminous United States. Available records are sparse, with few documented observations.
Odontocorynus
flower weevils
Odontocorynus is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, tribe Madarini. The genus was established by C.J. Schoenherr in 1844 and contains at least 80 described species, though species-level taxonomy remains incompletely resolved. Members are associated with flowers and are distributed primarily in the Americas. The genus is taxonomically placed within the subfamily Curculioninae.
Odontocorynus falsus
flower weevil
Odontocorynus falsus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by O'Brien and Wibmer in 1982. As a member of the genus Odontocorynus, it belongs to a group of weevils associated with flowers and floral resources. The species has been documented in North America, though specific ecological details remain limited.