Anthonomus elutus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Curculionidae |
Genus: | Anthonomus |
Species: | A. elutus |
Binomial name | |
Anthonomus elutus Clark |
Anthonomus elutus is a weevil native to Central America. It was first found on a on wetland nightshade (Solanum tampicence Dunal (Solanaceae) in Monterrico, Departamento Santa Rosa, Guatemala in February 2006.[1]
A. elutus is being investigated for use a potential biocontrol agent in Florida, which is suffering from an invasion on S. tampicence in wetland habitats.[1] Tests conducted in Gainsville indicated that the weevil was highly specific to S. tampicence.[1]