Pandeleteinus submetallicus

Schaffer, 1908

Metallic-green Juniper Weevil

Pandeleteinus submetallicus is a broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions. The is associated with juniper . It was described by Schaffer in 1908.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pandeleteinus submetallicus: //ˌpændɛlɛˈtaɪnəs ˌsʌbmɛˈtælɪkəs//

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Habitat

Associated with juniper vegetation in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States.

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Host Associations

  • Juniperus - larval feeding and association documented

Similar Taxa

  • PandeleteinusOther in this share similar juniper associations and broad-nosed weevil ; specific identification requires examination of genitalia and subtle coloration differences.

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