Stephanocleonus plumbeus
Suvorov, 1912
Stephanocleonus plumbeus is a weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Suvorov in 1912. It belongs to the Stephanocleonus, a group of weevils primarily associated with arid and semi-arid regions of Central Asia. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases, indicating some uncertainty regarding its distinctness or relationships that requires further study. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits steppe and desert environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stephanocleonus plumbeus: /ˌstɛfəˌnɒkliˈoʊnəs ˈplʌmbiəs/
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Identification
-level identification within Stephanocleonus requires examination of genitalic structures and detailed rostral . Stephanocleonus plumbeus can be distinguished from by the lead-gray (plumbeus) body coloration referenced in its specific epithet, though this trait alone is insufficient for definitive identification. Accurate determination necessitates comparison with and reference to Suvorov's original 1912 description.
Habitat
Steppe and semi-desert environments in Central Asian arid zones.
Distribution
Central Asia; specific locality data are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Stephanocleonus tibialisOverlapping distribution in Central Asia; both share lead-gray coloration and require genitalic examination for reliable separation.
- Stephanocleonus fossulatusSimilar body form and preference; distinguished by subtle differences in rostral and elytral striation patterns.
More Details
Taxonomic status
Listed as 'provisionally accepted' in the Catalogue of Life, indicating that the ' validity or circumscription may require revision based on additional morphological or molecular study.