Lignyodes autumnalis
(Clark, 1981)
fall forestiera weevil
Lignyodes autumnalis, commonly known as the fall forestiera weevil, is a of leguminous seed weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by Clark in 1981 and is currently placed in the Lignyodes, though it was previously classified as Chionanthobius autumnalis. As a member of the leguminous seed weevils, it is associated with the seed pods of legume plants. The specific epithet 'autumnalis' suggests seasonal activity in the fall.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lignyodes autumnalis: //ˌlɪɡniˈoʊdiːz ɔːˌtʌmˈnɑːlɪs//
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Seasonality
Activity appears to occur in autumn, as indicated by the specific epithet 'autumnalis' and the 'fall forestiera weevil'.
Diet
As a leguminous seed weevil, the is associated with seeds of leguminous plants (Fabaceae), though specific plants have not been documented.
Host Associations
- Fabaceae - seed -level association inferred from 'leguminous seed weevil'; specific plants unknown
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this as a synonym under Chionanthobius autumnalis, indicating ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or recent reclassification between the Lignyodes and Chionanthobius.