Merobruchus julianus
(Horn, 1894)
Merobruchus julianus is a of seed beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae. It belongs to a associated with legume seed . The species is documented from North and Middle America. Like other bruchines, it is presumed to develop within seeds, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Merobruchus julianus: //ˌmɛroʊˈbruːkəs ˈdʒuːliˌeɪnəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific country-level records are not well-documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Merobruchus julianus was originally described by George Henry Horn in 1894. The Merobruchus is part of the tribe Acanthoscelidini within the seed beetle Bruchinae.