Lignyodes varius
(LeConte, 1876)
Lignyodes varius is a of leguminous seed weevil in the Curculionidae. It is classified within the tribe Lignyodini, a group specialized on legume . The species was originally described by LeConte in 1876 and has been recorded under the synonym Ophryastes varius in some taxonomic databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lignyodes varius: /lɪɡˈnaɪoʊdiːz ˈvɛəriəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from western North America including Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Baja California (Mexico).
Diet
As a member of the tribe Lignyodini, this has been observed associated with leguminous plants (Fabaceae), though specific plant records for this species are not well documented.