Weevils - Entomological Society of Canada
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americdna), alder (Alnus rugosa), oak (Quercus species), and common<br />
yarrow (Achilleo millefolium). Say's original type material has been<br />
destroyed. Hamilton (1983b) designated a neotype for this species. The<br />
larva was briefly described in a key by van Emden (1938).<br />
Map 33. Collection localitiee <strong>of</strong> Himatolnbus pubeeens.<br />
Genus Homoeolabus Jekel<br />
Attelabus (Homoeolabzzs) Jekel, 1860: 187.<br />
Homoeolabus: Voss 1925:262: Hamilton 1969:90; Hamilton<br />
1979:29; O'Brien and Wibmer 1982:11.<br />
This genus contains only one species, which is common throughout<br />
eastern North America, including eastern <strong>Canada</strong>. Homoeolq.bus, like<br />
Himatolabus, has <strong>of</strong>ten been considered a subgenus or a synonym <strong>of</strong><br />
Attelabus. Voss (1925) and Hamilton (1969, 1979) have confirmed its<br />
generic status.<br />
Description. Dorsal surface <strong>of</strong> body glabrous. Head in male<br />
rectangular, almost twice as long as wide, transversely impressed in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> base (Fig. 163); head in female slightly longer than wide,<br />
without transverse impression. Eyes large, slightly convex. Rostrum<br />
broadly expanded at apex. Antennae (Fig. 163) inserted before middle <strong>of</strong><br />
rostrum, with terminal 3 segments elongate and more densely<br />
pubescent than other segments. Pronotum wider than long, narrower<br />
than elytra. Elytra stout, slightly longer than wide. Femora toothed.<br />
L78<br />
T5rye species. Attelqbus q.nalis Illiger, monotypic.