Mogulones

Reitter, 1916

minute seed weevils

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Mogulones is a of minute seed weevils in the Curculionidae, containing at least 30 described . Several species have been investigated as biocontrol agents for plants, particularly houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale). The genus is characterized by small body size typical of seed-feeding weevils.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mogulones: //ˌməʊɡjuːˈloʊniːz//

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Distribution

Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

Diet

within this are seed-feeders. Mogulones cruciger and Mogulones borraginis have been documented feeding on Cynoglossum officinale (houndstongue).

Host Associations

  • Cynoglossum officinale - Target weed for biocontrol; specificity testing conducted for Mogulones cruciger and Mogulones borraginis
  • native North American Boraginaceae - tested tested for specificity assessments of Mogulones cruciger

Behavior

Mogulones borraginis exhibits bimodal -finding .

Ecological Role

Some function as biocontrol agents for plant management, particularly for houndstongue.

Human Relevance

Investigated as agents for houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale), an plant in North America. specificity testing has been conducted to assess environmental safety prior to release.

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