Exeiratus is a genus of weevils belonging to the family Curculionidae.[1] The genus was first described by Thomas Broun in 1914, who named Exeiratus setarius as the type species.[2]

Exeiratus
Exeiratus setarius
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Genus: Exeiratus
T.Broun, 1914
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Synonyms
  • Austroinsulus Brookes, 1951

Distribution

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The genus is native to Australia and New Zealand.[1]

Species

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Exeiratus T.Broun, 1914". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. ^ Broun, T. "Descriptions of new genera and species of Coleoptera. Part II". New Zealand Institute bulletin. 1 (2): 128-129.