Anthonomus tenebrosus
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| Anthonomus tenebrosus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Curculionidae |
| Genus: | Anthonomus |
| Species: | A. tenebrosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthonomus tenebrosus Boheman, 1843 | |
Anthonomus tenebrosus is a flowerbud weevil native to South America.[1]
Anthonomus tenebrosus is being investigated for use a potential biocontrol agent for tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum), mainly in the Southeastern United States.[1]
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