Sleeper-1954
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Gymnognathus chiricahuae
Gymnognathus chiricahuae is a species of fungus weevil (family Anthribidae) described by Sleeper in 1954. The species epithet references the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, indicating the type locality and primary known distribution. Like other members of the genus Gymnognathus, this species belongs to a group of weevils associated with fungal substrates. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from North America.
Myrmex knulli
antlike weevil
Myrmex knulli is a species of antlike weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Sleeper in 1954. The species is found in North America and includes two recognized subspecies: Myrmex knulli chiricahuae and Myrmex knulli knulli. Like other members of the genus Myrmex, it exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of mimicry common in this weevil group.
Rhyssomatus texanus
Rhyssomatus texanus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Sleeper in 1954. Beyond this basic taxonomic information, little detailed biological or ecological data is available for this specific species in the provided sources.
Smicraulax arizonicus
Smicraulax arizonicus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Sleeper in 1954. The specific epithet "arizonicus" indicates its association with Arizona. It is known from North America, with its distribution centered in the southwestern United States. Like other members of the genus Smicraulax, it belongs to a group of small weevils whose biology remains poorly documented.