Plocetes ulmi

LeConte, J.L., 1876

Buttonbush Weevil

Plocetes ulmi is a of leguminous seed weevil in the Curculionidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is found in North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada. The "Buttonbush Weevil" suggests an association with buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), though this relationship has not been formally documented in the provided sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Plocetes ulmi: /ploˈke.tes ˈul.mi/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Ontario and Québec, Canada. The full extent of its range within North America is not fully documented in available sources.

Host Associations

Cephalanthus occidentalis - suspected "Buttonbush Weevil" implies association with buttonbush, but formal documentation not found in provided sources

More Details

Taxonomic History

Described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. The Plocetes belongs to the weevil Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. The specific epithet 'ulmi' (Latin for 'of elm') may suggest historical confusion with elm-associated , though the indicates buttonbush association.

Data Availability

Available information for this is limited. GBIF records 49 observations, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported. No detailed morphological descriptions, plant confirmations, or studies were found in the provided sources.