Coccotorus scutellaris
(LeConte, 1858)
plum gouger
Coccotorus scutellaris, commonly known as the plum gouger, is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to North America. The species is also known by the synonym Corthylus scutellaris. It belongs to a of weevils within the large and diverse Curculionidae family, which includes many economically significant agricultural pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coccotorus scutellaris: /kɒk.kəˈtɔː.rəs skjuː.tɛˈlæ.rɪs/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- plum - likely plant 'plum gouger' suggests association with plum (Prunus spp.), though specific records are not documented in available sources
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF indicates this is currently treated as a synonym of Corthylus scutellaris, suggesting potential taxonomic reclassification. The Coccotorus may be subsumed within Corthylus.