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Gonipterus Citrophagus
''Gonipterus'' is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae. There are approximately 20 described species in the genus, most of which are native to Australia.Mapondera, T. S., et al. (2012)Identification and molecular phylogenetics of the cryptic species of the Gonipterus scutellatus complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Gonipterini).''Australian Journal of Entomology'' 51(3) 175-88. They are all plant feeders and many are specific to a single host species. ''Gonipterus gibberus'' and ''Gonipterus scutellatus'' infest a number of species of ''Eucalyptus'' and have spread to other parts of the world where these trees have been planted. Species Species include: *'' Gonipterus balteatus'' Pascoe, 1870 *''Gonipterus bimaculatus'' Lea, 1927 *'' Gonipterus bruchi'' Marshall, 1927 *'' Gonipterus cancellata'' Lea, 1901 *'' Gonipterus cinnamomeus'' Pascoe, 1870 *'' Gonipterus cionoides'' Pascoe, 1870 *'' Gonipterus citrophagus'' Lea, 1897 *''Gonipterus conicollis'' Lea, 1927 *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonipterus Scutellatus
''Gonipterus scutellatus'' is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is commonly known as the eucalyptus snout beetle, the eucalyptus weevil or the gum tree weevil. It feeds and breeds on ''Eucalyptus'' trees and is Endemism, endemic to Australia.European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. Data sheets on quarantine pests''Gonipterus gibberus'' and ''Gonipterus scutellatus'' Description This weevil is greyish-brown with a light coloured transverse band. It is about thirteen millimetres long and not readily distinguishable from the closely related weevil, ''Gonipterus gibberus'', which shares the same common names. The larvae are yellowish-green with black markings and have three dark green stripes on the abdomen which distinguish them from larvae of ''G. gibberus''. Host plants ''Eucalyptus'' trees are the only hosts for the gum tree weevil. The species most susceptible to attack include ''Eucalyptus camaldulensis'', ''Eucalyptus globulus'', ''Eucalyptus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |