Ampeloglypter

LeConte, J.L., 1876

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Ampeloglypter is a of true weevils ( Curculionidae) in the tribe Madarini, established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least one , Ampeloglypter ater, commonly known as the grape cane girdler, which has been documented as a pest in vineyard settings. Records indicate occurrence in eastern North America, with confirmed presence in the eastern United States and Ontario, Canada.

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Habitat

Vineyards and grape-growing regions; at least one (A. ater) has been documented in cultivated grape settings.

Distribution

Eastern United States; Ontario, Canada (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Point Pelee).

Host Associations

  • Vitis - Inferred from 'grape cane girdler' and collection context for A. ater; no explicit confirmation in primary literature.

Human Relevance

At least one (Ampeloglypter ater) has been reported as a vineyard pest, with specimens reared from infested grape shoots.

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Taxonomic note

The is placed in tribe Madarini within Curculionidae. The type and full species composition remain poorly documented in available sources.

Canadian record

First published Canadian record dates to 1965 from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, though two earlier specimens from Point Pelee existed in the Canadian National Collection without prior publication.

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