Acanthoscelides fumatus
(Schaeffer, 1907)
Acanthoscelides fumatus is a of in the , Bruchinae. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1907 and is to North and Middle America. Like other members of its , it is associated with leguminous plants. The specific epithet 'fumatus' refers to the smoky or dusky coloration typical of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthoscelides fumatus: /əˌkænθoʊˈsɛlaɪdiːz fjuˈmeɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
This is classified in the tribe Acanthoscelidini, a group of bruchine characterized by their association with legume seeds. The Acanthoscelides contains numerous species, many of which are economically significant as pests of stored legumes.