Lignyodes ligustricolus
(Clark, 1980)
Lignyodes ligustricolus is a of leguminous seed weevil in the Curculionidae, first described by Clark in 1980. The species is currently classified under the Lignyodes, though some taxonomic databases list it as a synonym of Neotylopterus ligustricolus. As a member of the tribe Lignyodini, it belongs to a group of weevils specialized on leguminous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lignyodes ligustricolus: //lɪɡniˈoʊdiːz lɪɡˌʌsˈtrɪkələs//
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Host Associations
- leguminous plants - seed implied by 'leguminous seed weevil'; specific plants unknown
Similar Taxa
- other Lignyodes speciescongeneric weevils share similar and legume-associated ; precise differentiation requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological characters
More Details
Taxonomic uncertainty
GBIF lists this as a synonym of Neotylopterus ligustricolus, while other sources maintain it in Lignyodes. The -level placement appears unresolved.
Data deficiency
No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date; published biological information appears extremely limited.