Caryobruchus
Bridwell, 1929
pea and bean weevils
Caryobruchus is a of in the Chryselidae, commonly known as 'pea and bean .' The genus contains approximately six described , including one extinct species, Caryobruchus dominicanus, known from Dominican Republic amber. Members of this genus are specialized seed , primarily associated with palms (Arecaceae). The most widely distributed species, Caryobruchus gleditsiae, has been from the New World to the Old World and feeds on seeds from at least 11 genera of palms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caryobruchus: /ˌkærioʊˈbruːkəs/
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Distribution
The is native to the New World. Caryobruchus gleditsiae specifically has been to the Old World and is now widely distributed globally. The extinct C. dominicanus is known from Dominican Republic amber.
Diet
Seed ; feeds on seeds of Arecaceae (palm ). Caryobruchus gleditsiae has been documented feeding on seeds of at least 11 of palms, including Sabal palmetto, Sabal mexicana, and Sabal uresana.
Host Associations
- Sabal palmetto - seed causes damage rates of 3.48% to 77.77% in Sinaloa, Mexico
- Sabal mexicana - seed causes damage rates of 3.48% to 77.77% in Sinaloa, Mexico
- Sabal uresana - seed causes damage rates of 3.48% to 77.77% in Sinaloa, Mexico
- Arecaceae - seed 11 documented as for C. gleditsiae
Behavior
Seed documented in C. gleditsiae, causing variable damage rates to palm seeds.
Ecological Role
Seed of palms; may influence palm recruitment and through seed mortality.
More Details
Species count
Approximately six described , including the extinct Caryobruchus dominicanus from Dominican Republic amber.
Taxonomic note
Despite the 'pea and bean ,' this is not associated with legumes but rather with palm seeds.