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.