Cionopsis maculata
Burke, 1981
Cionopsis maculata is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Burke in 1981. It is native to North America. Like other weevils, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of this large family. The specific epithet "maculata" (spotted) suggests a patterned appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cionopsis maculata: /siː.əˈnɒp.sɪs ˌmæk.jʊˈleɪ.tə/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in this region, though specific range boundaries within North America are not well documented.
More Details
Taxonomic status
The is provisionally accepted in Catalogue of Life and accepted in GBIF. It was described by Burke in 1981.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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