Anthonomus Flavus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) A Fruit-Infesting Weevil of the Barbados Cherry, Malpighia Glabra (Malpighiaceae), New to North America
Abstract
Anthonomus flavus Boheman, a fruit-infesting weevil, was first collected in the United States on 25 July 1972, at Hialeah, Florida by Carl Stegmaier. A. flavus infests the fruit of the Barbados cherry shrub, Malpighia glabra L. One to 20 larvae sometimes develop in a single fruit. The larvae pupate in a cavity formed by their feeding. During the period 25 July 1972 through 16 July 1973, 473 adult weevils were swept from the foliage of Malpighia spp., 4 adults were reared, and 144 larvae and 10 pupae were dissected from the fruit of M. glabra in Dade County. A. flavus is known to occur in the United States only in Dade County, Florida. Data on the life history, habits, hosts, and taxonomy of the species are presented. The pupal stage is described for the first time.Downloads
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