Acanthoscelides pectoralis
(Horn, 1873)
Acanthoscelides pectoralis is a small leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, specifically placed in the Bruchinae (seed beetles). The was described by Horn in 1873 and has a documented distribution spanning Central America and North America. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with leguminous plants, though specific host records for this species remain limited in the available literature. The genus Acanthoscelides contains numerous species that are economically significant as pests of stored legumes and agricultural crops.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthoscelides pectoralis: /əˌkænθoʊˈsɛlaɪdiːz ˌpɛktəˈrælaɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America. iNaturalist documents 5 observations of this .
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'pectoralis' was established by George Henry Horn in 1873. The Acanthoscelides is the type genus of the tribe Acanthoscelidini within the Bruchinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with legume seeds (Fabaceae) and are commonly known as seed beetles or bean weevils, though they are true beetles (Coleoptera) and not weevils (Curculionidae).