Merobruchus vacillator
(Sharp, 1885)
Merobruchus vacillator is a of seed beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae. The Merobruchus belongs to the tribe Amblycerini, a group of bruchines characterized by specific morphological and ecological traits. Species in this genus are associated with legume seeds as larval . M. vacillator was described by Sharp in 1885 and occurs in North and Middle America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Merobruchus vacillator: /mɛroʊˈbruːkəs ˌvæsɪˈleɪtɔːr/
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Distribution
North America and Middle America (Mexico, Central America). Specific country-level records are not documented in the provided sources.
Host Associations
- Fabaceae - larval Merobruchus are known to develop in seeds of legumes (Fabaceae); specific records for M. vacillator are not documented
Similar Taxa
- Other Merobruchus speciesMembers of this share morphological features including antennal structure and male genitalia; precise identification requires examination of these characters
- Other Amblycerini genera (e.g., Sennius)Tribe members share reduced hind wings and associated flightlessness; distinguished by specific antennal and pronotal features
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Taxonomic Note
The Merobruchus was established by Bridwell in 1946, with previously placed in related genera. M. vacillator was originally described in the genus Bruchus.