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| Stromboscerus ?schuppeli | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Tribe: | Stromboscerini |
| Genus: | Stromboscerus Schönherr, 1838 |
Stromboscerus is a genus of beetles belonging to the Brentidae, specifically within the subfamily Apioninae. These beetles are known as "straight-snouted weevils" due to their long straight snouts, which differ from the more common curved snouts seen in typical weevils. Stromboscerus species are primarily found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia and Africa, where they inhabit forested areas.
Beetles in this genus are often quite large and have unique morphological features, including elongated bodies and pronounced snouts used for boring into wood or plant material. Some species are wood-borers and are known to feed on decaying wood, making them part of the decomposer community in forest ecosystem. These beetles are not commonly studied, so there is still lot to learn about their biology and ecological role.
References
- "ADW: Stromboscerus: CLASSIFICATION". animaldiversity.org. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
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