Cyladini
Genus Guides
1- Cylas(sweet potato weevils)
Cyladini is a tribe of weevils in the Brentidae, Apioninae. The tribe includes economically significant pests of sweet potato, particularly the sweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius), which causes substantial damage to storage roots in tropical and subtropical production regions. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with Convolvulaceae plants and their status as specialized root-feeding pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyladini: //sɪˈlædɪˌnaɪ//
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Host Associations
- Ipomoea batatas - pest ofsweet potato; primary for Cylas formicarius causing damage to storage roots
Human Relevance
The tribe includes major agricultural pests of sweet potato, a globally important food crop ranked seventh in worldwide production. by Cylas formicarius alone cause over $7 million in losses in the southern United States. Damage occurs through larval feeding on storage roots, rendering them unmarketable. Management relies on strategies including varieties, crop , using bassiana and , and cultural practices to reduce pest pressure.