Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Plocamus echidna (LeConte)
Orig. Comb: Euchaetes echidna LeConte 1876
Identification
the other species is smaller (1.8-2.2 mm), with fewer and shorter bristles
(1)Range
QC-FL to ON-NE-MS; C. Amer. -
Map (2)(3)(4)(5), uncommon
Food
adults asso. w/ hickory, beech, and maple
(6)Print References
LeConte, J.L. & G.H. Horn. 1876. The Rhynchophora of America North of Mexico. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 15(96): i-xvi + 1-455.
Contributed by
Brad Barnd on 7 February, 2008 - 6:19pm
Additional contributions by
Mike Quinn,
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