Lignyodes horridulus
Clark, 1980
Rough Ash Seed Weevil, Ash Seed Weevil
Lignyodes horridulus, commonly known as the Rough Ash Seed , is a seed-feeding weevil in the . The was described by Clark in 1980 and is to North America. It belongs to a associated with leguminous seed feeding, though specific associations for this species require verification. The suggests a relationship with ash (Fraxinus), but this may reflect taxonomic confusion with related species rather than confirmed biology.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lignyodes horridulus: /lɪɡˈnaɪoʊdiːz ˌhɔːrɪˈdjuːləs/
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Distribution
Documented from North America with specific records from Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan. The distribution appears centered in eastern and central Canada, with the westernmost record from Saskatchewan.
Host Associations
- Fraxinus - suspected 'Ash Seed ' suggests association, but this requires verification. Lignyodes is broadly associated with leguminous seeds.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lignyodes species contains multiple seed with similar ; accurate identification requires examination of and other subtle characters per Clark's 1980 revision.
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Taxonomic Authority Discrepancy
Sources conflict on authority: GBIF and Catalogue of Life cite Clark, 1980, while NCBI Casey, 1892. This likely reflects a group or replacement name situation requiring further investigation.
Common Name Interpretation
The 'Rough Ash Seed ' (iNaturalist) and 'Ash Seed Weevil' (Wikipedia) may derive from morphological texture ('horridulus' = somewhat rough/bristly) rather than confirmed association. The Lignyodes is primarily associated with legume seeds, making the ash association potentially erroneous or requiring confirmation.