Stephanocleonus immaculatus
Anderson, 1987
cylindrical weevil
Stephanocleonus immaculatus is a of cylindrical weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Anderson in 1987. The species is found in North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stephanocleonus immaculatus: /ˌstɛfənoʊˈkliːənəs ˌɪməˈkjuːlətəs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. GBIF records also indicate presence in the Northern Territory, Canada.
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Taxonomic Notes
The Stephanocleonus belongs to the weevil Curculionidae. The specific epithet 'immaculatus' (Latin for 'spotless' or 'unmarked') likely refers to the lack of distinctive markings on the , though this interpretation is speculative without direct examination of type material.
Data Limitations
Only three observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is a rarely encountered or poorly documented . No detailed biological studies or species-specific ecological research has been published.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- GBCT Beetle #1: Crossidius hirtipes immaculatus | Beetles In The Bush
- A rare opportunity to do fall insect collecting in western North America | Beetles In The Bush
- GBCT Beetle #2: Agrilus walsinghami | Beetles In The Bush
- GBCT Beetle #4—Crossidius hirtipes rubrescens | Beetles In The Bush
- taxonomy | Beetles In The Bush | Page 5