Limonius jonesi
Lane, 1965
Limonius jonesi is a of ( ) described by Lane in 1965. It belongs to a containing several North commonly known as in their larval stage. The species is one of multiple Limonius species studied for -based trapping methods as part of research.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Limonius jonesi: //lɪˈmoʊniəs ˈdʒoʊnzi//
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Identification
of Limonius jonesi can be distinguished from other Limonius through examination of male and subtle differences in body proportions. In the context of trapping studies, it has been captured alongside L. agonus, L. californicus, and L. infuscatus, suggesting morphological similarity that requires careful differentiation. Specific external diagnostic features for field identification have not been documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America. The has been documented in trapping studies conducted across various locations in North America, though specific range boundaries have not been precisely defined in available literature.
Life Cycle
The larval stage is presumably a , living in soil and feeding on roots, consistent with the known biology of the Limonius. Specific developmental details for this have not been documented.
Behavior
have been observed to respond to synthetic in field trapping studies, indicating sexual communication via chemical signaling. The was captured in traps baited with synthetic Limonius sex pheromone during efficacy trials conducted across North America.
Human Relevance
Limonius jonesi is of agricultural concern as part of the pest complex. Research on synthetic for Limonius , including L. jonesi, aims to develop improved and management tools for wireworm in production systems.
Similar Taxa
- Limonius agonusCo-occurs in trapping studies and shares similar and preferences; distinguished by subtle morphological differences and potentially pheromone component preferences.
- Limonius californicusFrequently captured in the same trapping studies; requires careful morphological examination to differentiate, particularly of male .
- Limonius infuscatusOverlaps in distribution and trapping studies; morphologically similar enough that trap captures must be verified by specimen examination.
More Details
Pheromone research context
L. jonesi was included in a 2020 Entomological Society of America presentation on 'Efficacy of synthetic Limonius on trap captures of four Limonius spp. (: ) in various locations across North America,' indicating ongoing research interest in -based management approaches for this .