Anthonomus elutus

Anthonomus elutus is a weevil native to Central America. It was first found on a wetland nightshade (Solanum tampicense) in Monterrico, Departamento Santa Rosa, Guatemala in February 2006.[1]

Anthonomus elutus
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A. elutus
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Anthonomus elutus
Clark

A. elutus is being investigated for use a potential biocontrol agent in Florida, which is suffering from an invasion on S. tampicense in wetland habitats.[1] Tests conducted in Gainesville indicated that the weevil was highly specific to S. tampicense.[1]

References

  1. J. Medal; N. Bustamante; J. Barrera; O. Avila; J. Monzon; J. Cuda (2009). "Host Specificity of Anthonomus elutus(Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a potential biological control agent of wetland nightshade (Solanaceae) in Florida" (PDF). Florida Entomologist 92(3).
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