''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)
A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schilsky (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) from Mexico with some biological notes.
''Neotropical Entomology'' 38(4), 497-500. In 1946 this genus was populated with at least 322 species transferred from other genera, mainly ''

Bruchus ''Bruchus'' is a genus of beetles in the leaf beetle family, Chrysomelidae. They are distributed mainly in the Palearctic,Kergoat, G. J., et al. (2007)Defining the limits of taxonomic conservatism in host–plant use for phytophagous insects: Mo ...

''. Some of these were later placed into other genera.Kingsolver, J. M
''Handbook of the Bruchidae of the United States and Canada (Insecta, Coleoptera)'', Volume I.
Technical Bulletin 1912. USDA ARS. 2004. pg. 89. Estimates of the current number of named species range from about 300Alvarez, N., et al. (2006)
Phylogenetic relationships in the Neotropical bruchid genus ''Acanthoscelides'' (Bruchinae, Bruchidae, Coleoptera).
''Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research'' 44(1) 63-74. to 340, and there are over 200 undescribed species. These beetles are generally 1.1 to 3.5 millimeters long. They have large, protruding eyes, and males often have larger eyes than females. They sometimes also have longer antennae. The elytra are about twice as long as they are wide. The beetles of this genus are diverse and the characters used to classify them are not well defined; historically, ''Acanthoscelides'' is a wastebasket taxon, "used as a genus into which species are placed that do not fit within the limits of other genera". Most of these beetles feed on

legume A legume () is a plant in the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or the fruit or seed of such a plant. When used as a dry grain, the seed is also called a pulse. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption, for livestock f ...

s. The majority specialize on Faboideae, many on Mimosoideae, and fewer on

Caesalpinioideae Caesalpinioideae is a botanical name at the rank of subfamily, placed in the large family Fabaceae or Leguminosae. Its name is formed from the generic name ''Caesalpinia''. It is known also as the peacock flower subfamily. The Caesalpinioideae ...

. Some are known from non-legume host plants, such as mallows. Familiar species include ''Acanthoscelides obtectus'', a worldwide pest of

bean A bean is the seed of several plants in the family Fabaceae, which are used as vegetables for human or animal food. They can be cooked in many different ways, including boiling, frying, and baking, and are used in many traditional dishes th ...

s, and ''Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus'', which is employed as an agent of

biological pest control Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also invo ...

against the invasive tree '' Leucaena leucocephala''.

Species

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Acanthoscelides aequalis ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schilsky ...

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Acanthoscelides alboscutellatus ''Acanthoscelides alboscutellatus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in m ...

'' ( Horn, 1873) *''

Acanthoscelides atomus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides aureolus ''Acanthoscelides aureolus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more tha ...

'' ( Horn, 1873) *''

Acanthoscelides baboquivari ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides bisignatus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides biustulus ''Acanthoscelides biustulus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more th ...

'' (Fall, 1910) *''

Acanthoscelides calvus ''Acanthoscelides calvus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more than ...

'' ( Horn, 1873) *''

Acanthoscelides chiricahuae ''Acanthoscelides chiricahuae'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Wester ...

'' (Fall, 1910) *''

Acanthoscelides compressicornis ''Acanthoscelides compressicornis'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the We ...

'' (Schaeffer, 1907) *''

Acanthoscelides comstocki ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides daleae ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides desmanthi ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides distinguendus ''Acanthoscelides distinguendus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Wes ...

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Acanthoscelides flavescens ''Acanthoscelides flavescens'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in the Caribbean region, Central America, North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirel ...

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Acanthoscelides floridae ''Acanthoscelides floridae'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in the Caribbean region, Central America, and North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entir ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides fraterculus'' *'' Acanthoscelides fumatus'' *'' Acanthoscelides griseolus'' *'' Acanthoscelides helianthemum'' *''

Acanthoscelides herissantitus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides inquisitus'' *''

Acanthoscelides kingsolveri ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides lobatus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides longistilus ''Acanthoscelides longistilus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more ...

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Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus ''Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America, North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Weste ...

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Acanthoscelides margaretae ''Acanthoscelides margaretae'', the a. margaretae or near, is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at lea ...

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Acanthoscelides mixtus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides modestus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

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Acanthoscelides mundulus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides napensis'' *'' Acanthoscelides oblongoguttatus'' *''

Acanthoscelides obrienorum ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides obsoletus'' *''

Acanthoscelides obtectus ''Acanthoscelides obtectus'', the bean weevil, is a species of bruchid beetle. The species was described in 1831 by Thomas Say. Bean weevils feed primarily on the seeds of common beans but also feed on the seeds of peas, vetches, and many o ...

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Acanthoscelides obvelatus ''Acanthoscelides obvelatus'' is a species of bean bruchid occurring in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It and the bean weevil, ''Acanthoscelides obtectus'', are sibling species and occur sympatrically throughout ''A. obvela ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides oregonensis'' *''

Acanthoscelides pallidipennis ''Acanthoscelides pallidipennis'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in mor ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides pauperculus'' *''

Acanthoscelides pectoralis ''Acanthoscelides pectoralis'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides pedicularius'' *'' Acanthoscelides perforatus'' *''

Acanthoscelides prosopoides ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides pullus'' *'' Acanthoscelides pusillimus'' *''

Acanthoscelides quadridentatus ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides rufovittatus'' *''

Acanthoscelides sauli ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

''Nápoles, J. R., et al. (2009)
Seed beetles (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) associated with ''Acacia cornigera'' (L.) Willd., with description of a new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schilsky.
''Insecta Mundi'' 93 1-11. *''

Acanthoscelides schaefferi ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides schrankiae'' *''

Acanthoscelides seminulum ''Acanthoscelides seminulum'' is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 (and probably at least 50,000) species in more tha ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides sousai'' *'' Acanthoscelides speciosus'' *''

Acanthoscelides stylifer ''Acanthoscelides'' is a genus of bean weevils of the subfamily Bruchinae. They are native to the New World. About one third of them can be found in Mexico.Nápoles, J. R. and J. M. Kingsolver. (2009)A new species of ''Acanthoscelides'' Schil ...

'' *'' Acanthoscelides subaequalis'' *'' Acanthoscelides submuticus'' *'' Acanthoscelides tenuis'' *'' Acanthoscelides tridenticulatus''

References

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