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''Hypothenemus'' is a genus of oriental bark beetles in the family
''Hypothenemus'' is a genus of oriental bark beetles in the family Curculionidae
The Curculionidae are a family of weevils, commonly called snout beetles or true weevils. They are one of the largest animal families, with 6,800 genera and 83,000 species described worldwide. They are the sister group to the family Brentidae.
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. There are more than 200 described species in ''Hypothenemus''. They are common in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, and found less often in temperate areas of eastern North America and eastern Asia. The small beetles are typically 0.6 mm to 2.2 mm in length, males smaller than females.
See also
* List of Hypothenemus speciesReferences
External links
* Scolytinae {{Scolytinae-stub