Lignyodina

leguminous seed weevils

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Lignyodes(Ash Seed Weevils)
Plocetes(leguminous seed weevils)

Lignyodina is a subtribe of weevils within the Curculionidae. It contains at least two and approximately 15 described . Members are commonly referred to as leguminous seed weevils, indicating an association with legume plants. The subtribe includes the genera Lignyodes (ash seed weevils) and Plocetes.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lignyodina: /ˌlɪɡniˈɒdɪnə/

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Host Associations

leguminous plants - seed feeding suggests association with legume seeds
Fraxinus (ash) - seed feeding Lignyodes referred to as ash seed weevils

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Taxonomic composition

Lignyodina comprises two recognized : Lignyodes Dejean, 1835 and Plocetes LeConte, 1876. Lignyodes is commonly known as ash seed weevils, while for Plocetes are not widely established.