Cosmobaris
Casey, T.L., 1920
Cosmobaris is a of in the , established by Casey in 1920. The genus includes associated with agricultural , with at least one species, C. americana, recognized as a pest of sugarbeets. Another species, C. discolor, has been documented in association with Amaranthus plants. The genus belongs to the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cosmobaris: /ˌkɒzməˈbɛərɪs/
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Habitat
Agricultural fields, including sugarbeet areas. At least one has been documented in association with Amaranthus plants.
Diet
within this feed on plants. Cosmobaris americana feeds on sugarbeets (Beta vulgaris). Cosmobaris discolor has been observed in association with Amaranthus species.
Host Associations
- Beta vulgaris - primary sugarbeet
- Amaranthus - associationdocumented for C. discolor
Ecological Role
Agricultural pest (at least C. americana).
Human Relevance
Cosmobaris americana is an economic pest of sugarbeet .