Pandeleteinus
Champion, 1911
Species Guides
2- Pandeleteinus lucidillus(broad-nosed weevil)
- Pandeleteinus submetallicus(Metallic-green Juniper Weevil)
Pandeleteinus is a of broad-nosed weevils in the Curculionidae, established by Champion in 1911. The genus comprises approximately five described , all described by Howden between 1959 and 1969, except for Pandeleteinus submetallicus, which was originally described by Schaeffer in 1908. These weevils belong to the Entiminae and tribe Tanymecini, a group characterized by their broad, short rostrums.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As broad-nosed weevils (Entiminae), members of this possess a short, broad rostrum that does not extend far beyond the , distinguishing them from long-snouted weevils in other . -level identification requires examination of specific morphological characters established in Howden's revisions, including elytral patterns and body proportions.
Distribution
have been recorded from North America, with specific distributions varying by species. Pandeleteinus submetallicus and Pandeleteinus lucidillus have been documented on BugGuide.net, suggesting occurrence in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tanymecini generaShare the tribe Tanymecini and Entiminae, requiring detailed examination of genitalia and external for separation.
- Other Entiminae generaSimilar broad-nosed ; Pandeleteinus is distinguished by specific combinations of characters in the rostrum, , and as defined by Howden.
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Taxonomic history
The was revised by Howden in 1959 and 1969, who described four of the five known . Pandeleteinus submetallicus was transferred into the genus from its original description as a Tanymecus species by Schaeffer.