Cosmobaris scolopacea
(Germar, 1819)
beet petiole borer
Cosmobaris scolopacea is a of weevil in the Curculionidae. It is commonly known as the beet petiole borer due to its association with beet plants. The species was first described by E.F. Germar in 1819, originally placed in the Baris. It has been recorded from Belgium and British Columbia, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cosmobaris scolopacea: /ˌkɒzməˈbɛərɪs ˌskoʊləˈpeɪʃɪə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Belgium and British Columbia, Canada. Additional distribution records are sparse.
Host Associations
- Beta vulgaris - herbivore 'beet petiole borer' implies association with beet plants, though specific feeding damage has not been documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The 'beet petiole borer' suggests potential agricultural relevance to beet , though specific economic impact has not been quantified in available literature.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Baris scolopacea Germar, 1819. Transferred to Cosmobaris, though the timing and authority of this transfer is not documented in available sources.