Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” (Jun 2024)

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

  • Manuel A. Hernández-May,
  • Mónica Pérez De la Cruz,
  • Jennifer C. Girón,
  • Robert S. Anderson,
  • José A. Méndez-García

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3897/travaux.67.e102876
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 67, no. 1
pp. 57 – 63

Abstract

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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.