Other Common Names
Cocklebur Weevil -- not recommended because R. quinquepunctatus is commonly known by the same name
Explanation of Names
Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus (Illiger 1794)
Identification
elytra and pronotum red with black spots that don't coalesce and don't form patches
Range
QC-ON-FL to ID-CA; Mexico
(1)(2)Food
Breeds in Asteraceae such as cocklebur (Xanthium), ironweed (Vernonia), joe-pye-weed (Eupatorium), ragweed (Ambrosia)