Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Mimosestes protractus (Horn)
Orig. Comb: Bruchus protractus Horn 1873
Identification
The elongate, parallel-sided form, reddish-orange appendages, and depression of the 5th sternum should easily separate this species from other North American
Mimosestes (1)Range
s.CA to TX (Brazos R.), UT-NV / Mex. to C. Amer. -
Map (1)(2)Food
Prosopis glandulosa glandulosa, P. glandulosa torreyana, P. laevigata, P. velutina;
Parkinsonia microphylla, P. texana. (Fabaceae)
(1)Remarks
Type locality: Lower California
Print References
Horn, G.H. 1873. Revision of the Bruchidae of the United States. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 4: 311–342.