Temnocerus cyanellus
Legalov, 2003
Temnocerus cyanellus is a small weevil in the Attelabidae, described by Legalov in 2003. It belongs to a of leaf-rolling weevils, though specific natural history details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is known from scattered records across eastern and central Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Temnocerus cyanellus: /tɛmˈnoʊsərəs ˌsaɪəˈnɛləs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia in Canada. The disjunct distribution between western (Alberta, Manitoba) and eastern (Atlantic provinces) suggests either broader range than currently sampled or potential cryptic diversity requiring verification.
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Taxonomic status
Listed as 'provisionally accepted' in Catalogue of Life (2024), indicating some taxonomic uncertainty or need for further revision. The Temnocerus was historically treated as a subgenus of Attelabus, and relationships within Attelabidae remain under study.