Miloderes nelsoni
Kissinger, 1960
Nelson's Miloderes Weevil
Miloderes nelsoni is a of broad-nosed weevil in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. The species was described by David G. Kissinger in 1960. It belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini, a group of flightless weevils characterized by their and reduced hind wings. The specific epithet honors an individual named Nelson, though the exact honoree has not been documented in available sources. Records indicate presence in California, specifically Inyo County.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Miloderes nelsoni: /mɪˈlɒdɛrɛs ˈnɛlsənaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from California, specifically Inyo County, North America. The appears to have a restricted distribution based on available occurrence data, with 13 observations documented on iNaturalist as of the source date.
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Taxonomic Note
Miloderes nelsoni belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini within Entiminae. Members of this tribe are typically flightless weevils with that completely cover the , a characteristic in many desert-dwelling weevil lineages.
Nomenclatural History
The was established by David G. Kissinger in 1960. Kissinger was a in Curculionidae, particularly the Entiminae, and described numerous species of broad-nosed weevils from North America during the mid-20th century.