Mitostylus tenuis
Horn, 1876
broomweed broad-nosed weevil
Mitostylus tenuis is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Horn in 1876. The 'broomweed broad-nosed weevil' suggests an association with broomweed (Gutierrezia spp.), a of composite plants. The is known from North America, with records from Oklahoma and Texas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mitostylus tenuis: /ˌmɪtoʊˈstɪləs ˈtɛnuɪs/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Oklahoma and Texas.
Host Associations
- Gutierrezia - probable 'broomweed broad-nosed weevil' suggests association with broomweed (Gutierrezia spp.), though this has not been confirmed through direct observation or rearing records.
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Taxonomic placement
Mitostylus tenuis is classified in the Entiminae (broad-nosed weevils), tribe Sciaphilini. The Mitostylus contains multiple in North America, though species-level identification resources are limited.