Carpophilus antiquus
Melsheimer, 1844
Carpophilus antiquus is a of sap-feeding in the . It is to North America. The species has been observed to produce a novel when feeding on wheat, yeast, or corn, which attracts and species and can lead to beetle .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carpophilus antiquus: //kɑːrˈpɒfɪləs ænˈtɪkwəs//
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Distribution
North America, including Québec, Canada.
Diet
Feeds on wheat, yeast, and corn.
Behavior
Has been observed to synthesize a novel while feeding on wheat, yeast, or corn that attracts the same and .
Human Relevance
May contribute to in stored grain or agricultural settings through -mediated .
Similar Taxa
- Carpophilus truncatusBoth are members of the Carpophilus, but C. truncatus is an pest of almond and pistachio trees in California, whereas C. antiquus is a North not associated with these .
- Carpophilus hemipterusBoth are Carpophilus reared on bananas and sand in laboratory settings, but C. hemipterus is used as a model for rearing techniques rather than being directly comparable in or distribution.