Anthonomus tenebrosus
| Anthonomus tenebrosus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Subfamily: | Curculioninae |
| Tribe: | Anthonomini |
| Genus: | Anthonomus |
| Species: | A. tenebrosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthonomus tenebrosus Boheman, 1843 | |
Anthonomus tenebrosus is a flowerbud weevil native to South America.[1]
A. tenebrosus is being investigated for use a potential biocontrol agent for Tropical Soda Apple Solanum viarum Dunal, mainly in the Southeastern United States.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J. Medal, W. Overholt, P. Stansly, L. Osborne, A. Roda, J. Chong, R. Gaskalla, E. Burns, K. Hibbard, B. Sellers, K. Gioeli, S. Munyan, D. Gandolfo, S. Hight, and J. Cuda (2006). "Classical Biological Control of Tropical Soda Apple in the USA". Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.