Stephanocleonus parshus
Anderson, 1987
Stephanocleonus parshus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Anderson in 1987. The Stephanocleonus comprises weevils characterized by a distinctive stepped or notched pronotum. This species is known from western and central Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stephanocleonus parshus: /stɛfəˌnoʊˈkliːənəs ˈpɑrʃəs/
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Identification
Members of Stephanocleonus can be distinguished from other Cleoninae by the stepped or notched margin of the pronotum, which gives the its name. Specific identification of S. parshus requires examination of genitalic characters and comparison with related in the genus.
Distribution
Western and central Canada: recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The GBIF record of 'Northern Territory, CA' appears to be a data entry error (Northern Territory is an Australian jurisdiction, not Canadian).
Similar Taxa
- Other Stephanocleonus speciesCongeneric share the distinctive stepped pronotum and require detailed morphological examination for separation; S. parshus was described relatively recently (1987) and may be cryptic or overlooked in collections.
- Cleonus speciesRelated weevils in the subtribe Cleonina lack the stepped pronotum characteristic of Stephanocleonus.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Robert S. Anderson in 1987. The Stephanocleonus is part of the Cleoninae, a group of weevils often associated with herbaceous plants in dry .