Entimus


Entimus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils belonging to the family true weevil and the Entiminae subfamily.

Description

The species of the genus Entimus can reach a length of about. They usually have green, blue and gold iridescent scales.

Distribution

These species can be found from Mesoamerica to northeastern Argentina.

List of species &; taxonomy

This genus includes the following eight species:
The following cladogram represents the diversification of Entimus genus according phylogenetic analysis based on external morphology. It shows two vicariant events, where E. arrogans diverged from South American species. Later, E. granulatus.