Madarellus cuneatus
Casey, T.L., 1893
flower weevil
Madarellus cuneatus is a of flower in the , described by Casey in 1893. It is found in North America and is associated with Vitis vines (), where it inhabits the stems. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout () typical of Curculionidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Madarellus cuneatus: //ˌmædəˈrɛləs kjuːˈneɪtəs//
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Habitat
Associated with Vitis vines (), inhabiting the stems of these plants.
Distribution
North America.
Host Associations
- Vitis - inhabits stems vines
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Taxonomic Status
Provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life; accepted in GBIF.
Etymology
Specific epithet 'cuneatus' refers to a wedge-shaped form, though the precise morphological feature this describes is not documented in available sources.