Lechriops griseus
Lechriops griseus is a of weevil in the Curculionidae, Cossoninae. Members of the Lechriops are small weevils associated with coniferous trees, where larvae bore under bark on trunks and larger branches. The species epithet "griseus" (Latin for "gray") likely refers to the coloration of the . This species is part of a genus containing multiple species with similar bark-boring habits in pine and related conifers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lechriops griseus: //lɛˈkri.ɒps ˈɡrɪs.eʊs//
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous forests, particularly pine trees. Larvae develop under bark on trunks and larger branches of various pine .
Similar Taxa
- Lechriops californicaCongeneric with similar and ; both are small pine-associated weevils with bark-boring larvae
- Lechriops oculatusCongeneric with similar small size and weevil ; found in similar