Cionomimus insolens
(Dietz, 1891)
Mistletoe Weevil
Cionomimus insolens is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It has been recorded in association with mistletoe, Phoradendron densum, in Mexico, and is known from North America more broadly. The species was originally described by Dietz in 1891 under the Cionistes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cionomimus insolens: //ˌsiː.oʊˈnɒ.mɪ.məs ɪnˈsoʊ.lɛnz//
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Distribution
North America; specifically documented from Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico in association with mistletoe.
Host Associations
- Phoradendron densum - associated withmistletoe plant; specific ecological role not determined from available sources
Similar Taxa
- Anthonomus phoradendraeoccurs sympatrically on the same plant Phoradendron densum; distinguished by -level classification
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists Cionomimus insolens as a synonym of Cionistes insolens, indicating historical taxonomic uncertainty between the Cionomimus and Cionistes.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal biological detail. The iNaturalist record shows only 2 observations, and the primary literature reference lacks accessible full-text content.