Miloderoides
Van Dyke, 1936
Species Guides
1Miloderoides is a of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae) established by Van Dyke in 1936. It comprises at least three described distributed in western North America. The genus belongs to the tribe Tanymecini within the Entiminae, a group characterized by elongated snouts adapted for feeding on plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Miloderoides: /ˌmaɪloʊˈdɛroɪdiːz/
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Identification
Members of Miloderoides can be distinguished from related broad-nosed weevils by their placement in the tribe Tanymecini, which typically features an elongated, slender rostrum with inserted near its middle. Specific identification to level requires examination of subtle differences in elytral patterning and body proportions; M. maculatus shows distinct maculations, while M. cinereus and M. vandykei differ in coloration and body shape.
Distribution
Western North America. The three described have been recorded from the western United States, with specific localities including California and surrounding regions.
Similar Taxa
- MiloderusSimilar name and also placed in Tanymecini; distinguished by different composition and subtle morphological differences in rostrum and antennal club structure.
- Other Tanymecini generaBroad-nosed weevils in the same tribe share the elongated rostrum with antennal insertion; Miloderoides is distinguished by specific combinations of body form and male genitalia characteristics.