Ampeloglypter ampelopsis

Hustache, 1938

grape cane girdler

Ampeloglypter ampelopsis, commonly known as the grape cane girdler, is a of flower weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The species is associated with grape plants (Vitis spp.) and related species in the grape family, as indicated by its specific epithet 'ampelopsis' and . As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ampeloglypter ampelopsis: //ˌæm.pəˈlɒɡ.lɪp.tər æmˌpɛlˈɒp.sɪs//

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Habitat

Associated with grape plants (Vitaceae), including grape vines (Vitis spp.) and related such as Ampelopsis.

Distribution

North America. Recorded in Ontario and Québec, Canada.

Host Associations

  • Vitis - feeds ongrape vines
  • Ampelopsis - feeds onpeppervine

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'ampelopsis' refers to the Ampelopsis, a group of climbing vines in the grape (Vitaceae), indicating the plant association of this weevil .

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