Anthonomus elutus
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| Anthonomus elutus | |
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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. elutus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthonomus elutus Clark | |
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]
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]
