Mahogany bark weevil

Pronunciation
/ma-HA-guh-nee bark WEE-vil/
Category
Pest
Singular
Mahogany bark weevil
Plural
Mahogany bark weevils

Definition

A species of beetle that feeds on mahogany trees, primarily in its larval stage.

Etymology

From the genus *Copturus* (meaning 'curved') and the host plant, mahogany.

Example

Mahogany bark weevils are considered a secondary pest in mahogany plantations.

Related Terms

  • Mahogany
  • Pest
  • West Indies mahogany

Usage Notes

Mahogany bark weevils can cause significant damage to mahogany trees, especially when populations are high. They prefer stressed trees.