Pandeleteinus lucidillus

Howden, 1959

broad-nosed weevil

Pandeleteinus lucidillus is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Howden in 1959. The species is known from limited observations in North America, specifically from Arizona counties including Cochise and Pima. As a member of the Entiminae, it possesses the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of broad-nosed weevils.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pandeleteinus lucidillus: /ˌpændəˌlɛˈtaɪnəs luːˈsɪdɪləs/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Cochise and Pima counties in Arizona, United States.

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Taxonomic placement

Placed in tribe Tanymecini within Entiminae, the broad-nosed weevils. The Pandeleteinus contains multiple in western North America.

Observation history

Only 3 observations documented on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.

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