Coccotorus pruniphilus
Chittenden, 1925
Coccotorus pruniphilus is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is to Texas in the United States. The species was described by Chittenden in 1925. Its larvae feed on the seeds of Prunus minutiflora, a wild plum species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coccotorus pruniphilus: //kɒkˈkɒtərəs pruːˈnɪfɪləs//
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Identification
As a member of the Coccotorus, this likely exhibits the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of Curculionidae weevils. No specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with supporting its plant Prunus minutiflora, which grows in dry, rocky limestone soils and open woodlands in central Texas.
Distribution
to Texas, United States.
Diet
Larvae feed on seeds of Prunus minutiflora. feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Prunus minutiflora - larval Larvae feed on seeds
Life Cycle
Larval development occurs within seeds of the plant. Details of other life stages are not documented.
Ecological Role
As a seed of Prunus minutiflora, this may influence seed and recruitment of its plant in Texas .
Similar Taxa
- Other Coccotorus species-level similarities in ; specific distinguishing characters for C. pruniphilus are not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic status
Listed as 'provisionally accepted' in Catalogue of Life and 'accepted' in GBIF. The has very few observation records (4 on iNaturalist), suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.