Anthonomus aeneolus
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| Anthonomus aeneolus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Anthonomus |
| Species: | A. aeneolus |
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| Anthonomus aeneolus Dietz, 1891 | |
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Anthonomus aeneolus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] It normally develops within the flower buds of Solanum flowers, although eggs can be laid within galls on the plant. Larvae feed on the anthers of the flowers. [4]
