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The maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais), known in the United States as the greater rice weevil, [1] [2] is a species of beetle in the family Curculionidae.It can be found in numerous tropical areas around the world, and in the United States, and is a major pest of maize. [3]
Sitophilus is a genus of weevils in the tribe Litosomini. Some species are familiar as pests of stored grain, nut, or seed. Notable pest species include the rice weevil ( S. oryzae ), wheat weevil ( S. granarius ), and maize weevil ( S. zeamais ).
The rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) is a stored product pest which attacks seeds of several crops, including wheat, rice, and maize. Description.
The wheat weevil (Sitophilus granarius), also known as the grain weevil or granary weevil, is an insect that feeds on cereal grains, and is a common pest in many places.It can cause significant damage to harvested stored grains and may drastically decrease crop yields.
The grain or wheat weevil (Sitophilus granarius) damages stored grain, as does the maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais), among others. The boll weevil ( Anthonomus grandis ) attacks cotton crops; it lays its eggs inside cotton bolls and the larvae eat their way out.
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Description: Familie: Curculionidae Grösse: 2,3-3 mm Verbreitung: weltweit Ökologie: in Lebensmitteln, vor allem in Reis Fundort:Germania, Bayern, Oberfranken ...
Although pesticide resistance hasn't historically been an issue with these insects, recently a mutation was discovered in association with the voltage-gated sodium channel in the species Sitophilus zeamais, indicating there is a lot to learn about how these insects adapt to changing environments. [6] Pissodes pini