Proctorus decipiens (LeConte, 1876)

Lewis, Jake H. & Anderson, Robert S., 2022, A revision of the North American genus Proctorus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Ellescini) with descriptions of two new species, ZooKeys 1131, pp. 135-153 : 135

Proctorus decipiens (LeConte, 1876)

Figs 2D-F , 3 , 7A, B

Encalus decipiens LeConte, 1876: 213 [type locality: Illinois and Minnesota]. Alonso-Zarazaga and Lyal 1999: 78.

Proctorus decipiens ; LeConte, 1878: 620. O’Brien and Wibmer 1982: 94. Bousquet et al. 2013: 326.

Material examined.

Lectotype (here designated): USA: Minnesota (see Notes on types), Type 5349 (1 female, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00005349.

Non-type material.

Canada: Alberta: Fitzgerald, 14 June 1988, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_096; Lethbridge, 16 May 1930, J.H. Pepper (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_198; Crow’s Nest Pass, 6-7 June 1930, J.H. Pepper (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_051, JHLRSA_PROC_052; Calgary, 30 June 1957 - 5 July 1958, B.F. & J.L. Carr (4, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_191 - JHLRSA_PROC_195; Calgary, 11-12 June 1890, H.C. Fall Collection (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00727128; Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park (0.5 miles north), 14 June 1982, R.S. Anderson (3, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_041 - JHLRSA_PROC_043; Sturgeon River at Lac Ste. Anne (50°43'N, 114°20'W), 1-3 June 1982, J.S. Richardson (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_037; Magrath, 20 May 1938, G.S. Walley (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_140; Medicine Hat, 1 June 1963 - 9 June 1973, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_170 - JHLRSA_PROC_173; Edmonton, 8 June 1916 - 1 July 1920, F.S. Carr (2, CNCI; 15 CAS; 1 MCZC; 1 USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_177, JHLRSA_PROC_178, JHLRSA_PROC_210 - JHLRSA_PROC_224, JHLRSA_PROC_337, MCZC00726934; Brule Lake, 29 June 1989, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_143; Fort Macleod, 20 June 1976, B.F. & J.L. Carr (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_101, JHLRSA_PROC_102; Ghost Dam, 1 June 1975, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_103; Edson (30 miles west of), 11 June 1950, P. Rubtsoff (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_227; British Columbia: Salmon Arm, 9 June 1940, H. Leech (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726945; Brisco, 19 June 1932, O. Bryant (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_241; Terrace, 1927, M.E. Hippisley (2, MCZC), MCZ-ENT0026933; Vancouver, 30 April 1932, G.R. Hopping (4, CAS), JHLRSA_242 - JHLRSA_PROC_245; Vancouver, 24 April 1930, G.H. Larnder (4, RBCM), ENT991-111637, ENT991-111639, ENT991-111640, ENT991-111642; Princeton, Missezula Lake, 16 June 1929, G. Stace Smith, on Salix (1, RBCM), ENT991-111638; Harrison, 9 June 1899, A. Hanham (1, RBCM), ENT991112019; Saanich, 12 May 1930, W.H. Preece (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_067; Creston, 16 June 1950 - 18 April 1956, G. Stace Smith (5, CNCI; 3, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_109 - JHLRSA_PROC_113, JHLRSA_PROC_246; Revelstoke, 2 June 1978, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_196; Fort Steele, 23 May 1977, B.F. & J.L. Carr (3, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_188 - JHLRSA_PROC_190; Sicamous, 2 June 1978, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_107; Golden (9 miles northwest), 28 August 1973, R.H. Parry (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_040; Golden, 27 June-30 August 1975, B.F. & J.L. Carr (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_104, JHLRSA_PROC_105; Robson, June 1949 (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_135; Vancouver, 30 April 1932, G.R. Hopping (4, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_131 - JHLRSA_PROC_134; Lake Errock, near Deroche, 2 June - 4 July 1953, S.D. Hicks, on Salix (14, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_145 - JHLRSA_PROC_158; Blanket Creek, 9 June 1984, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_114; Manitoba: Aweme, 24 June 1907 - 27 May 1909, N. Criddle (1, MCZC; 1, USNM), MCZ-ENT00727134, JHLRSA_PROC_336; Russell, 21 July 1954, Brooks-Wallis (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_050; Winnipeg, 22 May-5 June 1915, J.B. Wallis (1, CNCI; 1, MCZC), JHLRSA_PROC_205, MCZENT-00727131; Riding Mountain Park, 8 June 1937 - 9 June 1938, W.J. Brown (10, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_160 - JHLRSA_PROC_169; New Brunswick: Boiestown, 13 July 1928, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_059; Carleton County, Wakefield, Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve (46.1931°N, 67.6825°W), 31 May 2005, M.-A. Giguère & R. Webster (1, RWC), JHLRSA_PROC_002; Madawaska County, Gounamitz Road (47.62250°N, 68.96973°W), 21 June 2011, Martin N. Turgeon (1, NBM), NBM-070118; Restigouche County, Summit Area, 7 June 2011, Martin N. Turgeon (1, NBM), NBM-070119; Northwest Territories: Fort Simpson, Manners Creek, 11 June 1972, A. Smetana (1, CNCI), JHLRHS_PROC_095; Highway 5 (2 km east of Junction with Highway 2), 16 June 1988, B.F. & J.L. Carr (3, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_200 - JHLRSA_PROC_202; Highway 7 (125 km north of British Columbia border), 25 June 1988, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_203; Along Highway 7 (219 km north of British Columbia border), 21 June 1988, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_204; Nova Scotia: Tusket, 27 June 1947, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_141; Hants County, Mount Uniacke, 14 June 1947, W.J. Brown (4, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_136 - JHLRSA_PROC_139; Waverley, 10 June 1947, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_144; Bathurst, July 1915, J.N. Knull (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_233; Ontario: Toronto, 25 May 1896, R.J. Crew (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_335; Parry Sound, 14 July 1932, G.S. Walley (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_199; Smoky Falls, Mattagami River, 21 June 1934, G.S. Walley (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_055; Merivale, 4 May 1937, W.J. Brown (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_053, JHLRSA_PROC_054; Mer Bleue, Ottawa, 28 May 1935, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_060; Black Rapids, Ottawa, 23 May 1927, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_099; Sultan Road, 6.8 km west of junction with Highway 144, 26 June 1996, B.F. & J.L. Carr (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_064, JHLRSA_PROC_065; Ottawa, 9 May 1930, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_108; Longlac (13 km west) along Highway 11, 10 June 1995, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_206; Pass Lass Junction (13 km southwest), 10 June 1995, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_181; Prince Edward County, 1 June 1919 - 23 June 1923, J.F. Brimley (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_179 - JHLRSA_PROC_180; Rainy River District, 18 June - 7 September 1924, J.F. Brimley (3, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_174 - JHLRSA_PROC_176; Hastings County, 14 June 1938 (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_159; Moosonee, 30 June 1973, J.M. Campbell & Parry (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_039; Pickle Lake (8 miles north), 19-22 June 1973, J.M. Campbell & Parry (5, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_045 - JHLRSA_PROC_049; Lake Superior Provincial Park, Frater, 13 June 1973, J.M. Campbell & R. Parry (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_035; Lake Superior Provincial Park, Noisy Bay, 13 June 1973, J.M. Campbell & R. Parry (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_034; Carleton County, Constance Bay, 4 May 1982, H. & A. Howden (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_036; Thunder Bay District, Stanley, 9-17 June 1981, M. Kaulbars (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_044; Quebec: Aylmer, 16 August 1916, J.N. Knull (1, CAS; 1, MCZC), JHLRSA_PROC_234, MCZ-ENT00727133; Duparquet, 11 June 1936 - 21 June 1944, G. Stace Smith, on Salix (5, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_235 - JHLRSA_PROC_239; Duparquet, 11 June 1936, G. Stace Smith (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_333; Montreal, Liebeck Collection (2, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726926, MCZ-ENT00726927; Sept-Îles, 8 June 1929, W.J. Brown (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_061; Temiscamingue County, L’Etang, 16 August 1985, Larochelle & Lariviere (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_062; Cadillac, 2 July 1981 (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_063; Knowlton, 14 June 1928, G.H. Fisk (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_097; Cascapedia, 11-20 June 1938, W.J. Brown (25, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_068 - JHLRSA_PROC_092; Forillon National Park, trail off of park compound (48.857°N, 64.376°W), 10-17 June 2013, F. Tremblay (1, CBG), BIOUG11159-H04, JHLRSA_PROC_001; Gatineau, Mont Cascades (45.590941°N, 75.850435°W), 13 May 2021, J.H. Lewis, beaten off Salix sp. (1, CMNC); Gatineau, Mont Cascades (45.590941°N, 75.850435°W), 12 May 2021, J.H. Lewis, beaten off Salix sp. (1, CMNC); Laurentides Wildlife Reserve (km. 145), 16 June 2012, P. de Tonnancour, beating Salix sp. (2, CMNC; 11, PdTC), JHLRSA_PROC_004 - JHLRSA_PROC_016; Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, Mre-du-Sault (km. 117), 16 June 2012, P. de Tonnancour, beating Salix sp. (10, PdTC), JHLRSA_PROC_017 - JHLRSA_PROC_026; Sainte-Catherine, 5 June 2007, C. Tessier (1, PdTC), JHLRSA_PROC_027; Mont Rigaud, 20 April 2012, P. de Tonnancour, beating Salix sp. (1, PdTC), JHLRSA_PROC_028; Grand-Remous, Chemin Baskatong (46.7729°N, 75.8802°W), 27 May 2017, P. de Tonnancour, beating Salix sp. (3, PdTC), JHLRSA_PROC_029 - JHLRSA_PROC_31; Villeroy, 30 May 1990, C. Chantal (1, CCCH), JHLRSA_PROC_032; Quebec, 21 June 1966, C. Chantal (1, CCCH), JHLRSA_PROC_033; Saskatchewan: Val Marie, 11 June 1955, A.R. Brooks (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_100; Elbow, 23 June 1954, Brooks-Wallis (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_093, JHLRSA_PROC_094; Yukon: Eagle River, Dempster Highway, 15 June 1980, R.J. Cannings (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_038; Kirkman Creek, 13 June 1928 (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_142; Dempster Highway (mile 123), 2 August 1979, B.F. & J.L. Carr (2, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_186, JHLRSA_PROC_187; Dawson, 24-29 June 1924, H.C. Fall Collection (2, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00727135, MCZ-ENT00727136. USA: Alaska: Along Wales Highway, Hess Creek (149°10'N, 65°40'W), 10 July 1978, J.M. Campbell & A. Smetana (3, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_056 - JHLRSA_PROC_058; Selawik National Wildlife Reserve (66.85873°N, 158.16618°W), 24 June 2010, D.S. Sikes, sweep in open sand dunes (1, UAMIC), UAM100283525; Fairbanks, Chena Ridge (64.79672°N, 148.02143°W), 12 June 2005, D.S. Sikes, silver birch and black spruce forest (4, UAMIC), UAM100361536-UAM100361539; Circle, 21 June 1928 (13, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_115 - JHLRSA_PROC_127; Circle Hot Springs, 20 June 1945, J.C. Chamberlin, swept from mustard (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_355; Beaver, 24 June 1928 (3, CNCI; 1, MCZC), JHLRSA_PROC_128 - JHLRSA_PROC_130, MCZ-ENT00727130; California: Del Norte County, Smith River Recreational Area (41°47.696'N, 124°02.184'W), 27 June 2002, F.G. Andrews & A.J. Gilbert (1, CMNC), JHLRSA_PROC_003; Trinidad, 7 June 1925, J.O. Martin (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_240; Del Norte County, Gasquet, 21 April 1966, T. Peacock & R.P. Allen, on Sambucus racemosa L. (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_347; Colorado: Fort Collins, Liebeck Collection (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726929; Garland (3, MCZC Main Collection and Horn Collection), MCZ-ENT00726940, MCZ-ENT00726941, MCZ-ENT00772808; Garland, Hubbard and Schwarz (2, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_350, JHLRSA_PROC_351; La Veta (1, MCZC (LeConte Collection)), MCZ-ENT00772802; La veta, Hubbard & Schwarz (2, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_348, JHLRSA_PROC_349; “Colorado”, F.C. Bowditch Collection (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726939; “Col” (2, MCZC (Horn Collection)), MCZ-ENT00772803, MCZ-ENT00772804; Idaho: Burley, 2 June 1986, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_066; Coolin, Priest Lake, 19 July 1927, E.C. Van Dyke (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_232; Coeurd’ Alene, June, Wickham (2, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726935, MCZ-ENT00726936; Maine: Monmouth, 16 July 1913 - 16 July 1915, C.A. Frost, on Salix (2, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726931, MCZ-ENT00726932; Rockland, July 1893, H.C. Fall Collection (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00727129; Massachusetts: Stoneham, July 1910, F.A. Sherriff (1, MCZC), MCZ00726943; Michigan: Marquette, Hubbard & Schwarz (2, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_338, JHLRSA_PROC_339; Detroit, Hubbard & Schwarz (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_342; Minnesota: Grand Marais, 25 August 1951, Bryant (4, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_207 - JHLRSA_PROC_209, JHLRSA_PROC_300; Duluth, A. Fenyes Collection (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_231; Ithaca State Park, September 1927, S. Garthside (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_341; Montana: Tiber Dam, 28 June 1982, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_197; “Mon.” (2, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_331, JHLRSA_PROC_332; Bear Paw Mountain, Hubbard and Schwarz (2, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_352, JHLRSA_PROC_353; Bozeman, 31 May 1907 (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_354; New Hampshire: Squam Lake, 2 July 1931, J.W. Green (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_301; New York: Cranberry Lake, 20 June 1922, M.H. Hatch (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_340; Oregon: Corvallis, June 1919, Liebeck Collection, on willow (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726930; Utah: Tony Grove (2 km west) along Highway 89, 24 June 1986, B.F. & J.L. Carr (1, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_106; Utah Lake, June 1919, Hubbard and Schwarz (1, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_302; Utah Lake (2, MCZC (Horn Collection)), MCZ-ENT00772806, MCZ-ENT00772807; Utah Lake, Hubbard & Schwarz (4, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_342 - JHLRSA_PROC_346; Duchesne, 23 June 1948, G.F. Knowlton (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_334; Washington: Olympia, Liebeck Collection (1, MCZC), MCZ-ENT00726928; Monroe, 4-14 July 1906, Van Dyke Collection (3, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_225, JHLRSA_PROC_226, JHLRSA_PROC_303; Easton, Koebele Collection (2, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_228, JHLRSA_PROC_229; Everett, July 1912, A. Fenyes Collection (2, CAS), JHLRSA_PROC_230; Everett, July 1912, Wickham (3, MCZC; 5 USNM), MCZ-ENT00726937, MCZ-ENT00726938, MCZ-ENT00727132, JHLRSA_PROC_356 - JHLRSA_PROC_360; Silver Lake, 28 June 1945, Anderson, on willow (5, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_361 - JHLRSA_PROC_363; Seattle, on willow (1, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_364; Montesano, 11 August 1944, Forse & Smith, on willow (4, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_365 - JHLRSA_PROC_368; Yakima County, White Swan, 1 May 1979, B. McAfee (7, USNM), JHLRSA_PROC_369 - JHLRSA_PROC_375; Wyoming: Junctions of Highway 120 and 296, 22-27 June 1982, B.F. & J.L. Carr (4, CNCI), JHLRSA_PROC_182 - JHLRSA_PROC_185; “Wy” (1, MCZC (Horn Collection)), MCZ-ENT00772805; UNSPECIFIED LOCALITY: Central United States (1, MCZC (LeConte Collection)), MCZ-ENT00772800.

Notes on types.

This species was described based on two specimens collected from Illinois and Minnesota. One syntype specimen is deposited in the MCZC (see specimens examined) and is likely the Minnesota syntype as it bears a circular blue label that LeConte used to indicate specimens collected around Lake Superior. The specimen bears six labels: a circular blue label, a square brown label reading “2008”, a square red type label reading "Type. 5349", a rectangular brown ID label reading " P. decipiens Lec. ( Encalus )", a rectangular white label reading "Jan.-Jul. 2005 MCZ Image Database", and a rectangular white label reading “MCZ-ENT00005349”. The location of the second syntype is unknown. Here, we designate the examined P. decipiens syntype (MCZ-ENT00005349) as a lectotype to fix the identity of this species.

Diagnosis.

Length 2.9-3.1 mm. Body (especially rostrum and femora) rufous. Protibiae of male not prominently dentate on inner edge. Elytra with clear, distinct x-pattern of white scales. Fifth ventrite of male with two prominent ventral apico-lateral projections which are connected by a transverse ridge; without any baso-medial ventral projection. Apical tooth of metatibiae of male curved. Aedeagus with apex with margins weakly expanded laterally, and coming to weak, rounded point.

Ecology.

This species has been collected frequently from Salix and is occasionally taken in large numbers. The record of one specimen (JHLRSA_PROC_347) collected from Sambucus racemosa L. is likely incidental and does not reflect use of Sambucus as a host.

Figures

Figure 2. A-C male Proctorus emarginatus fifth ventrite A slightly oblique view B oblique view C ventral (straight-on) view D-F male Proctorus decipiens fifth ventrite D slightly oblique view E oblique view F ventral (straight-on) view.

Figure 3. Proctorus decipiens habitus (USI: JHLRSA __ PROC _ 095, JHLRSA _ PROC _ 037) A dorsal (♂) B lateral (♂) C dorsal (♀) D lateral (♀).

Figure 7. Aedeagi of four Proctorus species. Proctorus decipiens (USI: JHLRSA _ PROC _ 035) A dorsal B lateral. Proctorus armatus (USI: JHLRSA _ PROC _ 316) C dorsal D lateral; Proctorus truncatus (USI: JHLRSA _ PROC _ 295) E dorsal F lateral; Proctorus emarginatus (USI: JHLRSA _ PROC _ 325) G dorsal H lateral.