Trichobaris bridwelli

Barber, 1935

Trichobaris bridwelli is a flower weevil in the Curculionidae, described by Barber in 1935 from specimens collected in Texas and Mexico. The has been studied as a potential agent for Datura stramonium (jimsonweed), a toxic plant. It occurs in the United States, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trichobaris bridwelli: //ˌtraɪkoʊˈbeɪrɪs ˈbrɪdwɛlaɪ//

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Distribution

United States (Texas), Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

Host Associations

  • Datura stramonium - potential targetSolanaceae; studied as possible agent for control of this plant

Ecological Role

Potential agent for plant management

Human Relevance

Studied for possible use in of jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), a toxic plant affecting agriculture and human health

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