Flower-weevils
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Amercedes
flower weevils
Amercedes is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae. The genus was established by Thomas L. Casey in 1894 and contains at least three described species. Members of this genus are associated with flowers, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented.
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.
Baridini
flower weevils
Baridini is a tribe of flower weevils within the weevil family Curculionidae, comprising approximately 16 genera and at least 40 described species. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with flowers and floral structures. The tribe includes genera such as Baris, Trichobaris, and Eurhinus, which are distributed across multiple continents.
Barilepton
flower weevils
Barilepton is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains approximately 13 described species, commonly referred to as flower weevils. Members of this genus are part of the diverse and economically significant weevil family, though specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented. The genus is represented by very few observation records, suggesting it may be rarely encountered, understudied, or restricted to specific habitats.
Catapastus
flower weevils
Catapastus is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, comprising nine described species. The genus was established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. Species are distributed across North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Members are small beetles associated with flowers, consistent with the common name for the group.
Centrinites
flower weevils
Centrinites is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus contains approximately 19 described species. As members of Curculionidae, these beetles possess the characteristic elongated rostrum (snout) typical of weevils. The group is relatively understudied, with limited published information on species-level biology.
Plesiobaris
Plesiobaris is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Thomas L. Casey in 1892. The genus comprises seven described species distributed in North America. These beetles are characterized by their association with flowers, a trait common to many members of the subfamily Baridinae.
Plocamus
flower weevils
Plocamus is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains nine described species, distributed primarily in North America. Members are associated with flowering plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented. The genus includes the porcupine weevil (Plocamus echidna), one of the more frequently referenced species.
Trichodirabius
flower weevils
Trichodirabius is a genus of flower weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by Casey in 1920. The genus contains at least four described species, including T. canus, T. industus, T. indutus, and T. longulus. As flower weevils, members of this genus are associated with floral habitats. The genus is part of the diverse Curculionidae family, one of the largest families of beetles.