Definition of Acanthoscelides obtectus

1. Noun. Larvae live in and feed on growing or stored beans.

Exact synonyms: Bean Weevil
Generic synonyms: Seed Beetle, Seed Weevil
Group relationships: Acanthoscelides, Genus Acanthoscelides

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acanthoscelides Obtectus

Acalypha virginica
Acanthaceae
Acanthia lectularia
Acanthisitta
Acanthisitta chloris
Acanthisittidae
Acanthocereus
Acanthocereus pentagonus
Acanthocereus tetragonus
Acanthocheilonema
Acanthocybium
Acanthocybium solandri
Acanthophis
Acanthophis antarcticus
Acanthoscelides
Acanthoscelides obtectus
Acanthuridae
Acanthurus
Acanthurus chirurgus
Acanthus mollis
Acapulco
Acapulco de Juarez
Acapulco gold
Acaridae
Acarnanian
Acarnanians
Acarus
Acarus balatus
Acarus folliculorum
Acarus gallinae

Literary usage of Acanthoscelides obtectus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture: A Reference System of Commercial by Granville Lowther, William Worthington (1914)
"Bean Weevil acanthoscelides obtectus Say Family Bruchidae. Bruchus obtectus Say General Appearance The adult weevils are very short and robust, ..."

2. Injurious Insects: How to Recognize and Control Them by Walter Collins O'Kane (1912)
"Farmers' Bull. = Farmers' Bulletin, t'nited States Department of Agriculture. -acanthoscelides obtectus. Yearbook, USDA, 1898, page 239. ..."

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