Pissodes rotundatus
LeConte, 1876
Small Spruce Weevil
Pissodes rotundatus, known as the small spruce weevil, is a of true weevil in the Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. As a member of the Pissodes, it is likely associated with coniferous , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pissodes rotundatus: /pɪˈsoʊdiːz roʊˈtʌndætəs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Host Associations
- Picea - likely Pissodes is associated with spruce; specific records for P. rotundatus are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Pissodes strobiAlso a North American Pissodes associated with conifers; P. rotundatus is distinguished by its more restricted distribution and smaller size implied by the 'small spruce weevil'.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. GBIF lists the species as accepted, while Catalogue of Life lists it as provisionally accepted.