Prisistus olgae
Korotyaev, 1988
Prisistus olgae is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Korotyaev in 1988. It belongs to a of small weevils with limited documented ecological information. The species is known from the Yukon Territory in Canada, though detailed biological data remain sparse.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prisistus olgae: /ˈpriː.sɪs.təs ˈɔl.ɡaɪ/
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Distribution
Known from Yukon Territory, Canada (ISO 3166-2:CA-YT). No additional distribution records are documented.
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Taxonomic note
Prisistus is a of small weevils within the hyperdiverse Curculionidae. The genus was established by Korotyaev, who also described P. olgae. The etymology of the specific epithet 'olgae' suggests the may have been named in honor of an individual, though this is not confirmed in available sources.
Data availability
As of the knowledge cutoff, no specimens of P. olgae have been recorded on iNaturalist, and no ecological or morphological studies beyond the original description have been identified in major databases. This pattern is common for small, high-latitude weevils with restricted distributions.