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First record of Exophthalmus albofasciatus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Entiminae) in Mexico feeding on Coccoloba barbadensis (Polygonaceae)

Authors :
Manuel A. Hernández-May
Mónica Pérez De la Cruz
Jennifer C. Girón
Robert S. Anderson
José A. Méndez-García
Source :
Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa”, Vol 67, Iss 1, Pp 57-63 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Pensoft Publishers, 2024.

Abstract

The weevil Exophthalmus albofasciatus Champion, previously known from Honduras and Belize, is recorded for the first time in Mexico. In addition, the species Coccoloba barbadensis (Polygonaceae) is recorded for the first time as a new adult host plant of this species. Photographs of adults are provided to facilitate identification.

Subjects

Subjects :
Zoology
QL1-991

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22470735
Volume :
67
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa”
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.15fa74fd796f45fdbc0ee22093fbd2d2
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.67.e102876