Kissingeria capitone
(Kissinger, 1968)
Kissingeria capitone is a of weevil in the Brentidae, first described by Kissinger in 1968. It belongs to a established in honor of the same author, reflecting his significant contributions to weevil . The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kissingeria capitone: //ˌkɪsɪŋˈɡɛriə ˌkæpɪˈtoʊni//
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Distribution
Recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Distribution appears restricted to the prairie region of western Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The Kissingeria was established by Alonso-Zarazaga in 2011 to honor David G. Kissinger, a prominent in weevil . The epithet 'capitone' refers to the type species of the genus.