Dorytomus laticollis

LeConte, 1876

Dorytomus laticollis is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was described by LeConte in 1876. Like other members of the Dorytomus, it is associated with willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus) .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dorytomus laticollis: /ˌdɔrɪˈtoʊməs ˌlætɪˈkɒlɪs/

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Distribution

North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.

Host Associations

  • Salix - Dorytomus is broadly associated with willows; specific records for D. laticollis not confirmed
  • Populus - Dorytomus is broadly associated with poplars; specific records for D. laticollis not confirmed

More Details

Taxonomic note

The epithet 'laticollis' refers to the broad or wide neck (collum), likely describing a pronotal character. The Dorytomus contains approximately 100 species, most of which are Holarctic and associated with Salicaceae .

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