Cossonus platalea

Say & T., 1832

Cossonus platalea is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It was described by Say in 1832. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec). As a member of the Cossonus, it belongs to a group of weevils typically associated with woody plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cossonus platalea: /ˈkɒs.soʊ.nəs pləˈtæ.li.a/

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Distribution

North America. Confirmed records from Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec.

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