Elaeidobius subvittatus
(Faust, 1898)
Elaeidobius subvittatus is a palm-pollinating weevil in the tribe Derelomini, formally included in the Elaeidobius as part of a 2020 taxonomic revision. The species is associated with the oil palm Elaeis guineensis and contributes to pollen transportation. It was originally described by Faust in 1898.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elaeidobius subvittatus: /ɪˌliːəˈdoʊbi.əs sʌbˈvɪtætəs/
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Habitat
Male inflorescences of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)
Distribution
Afrotropical Region; recorded in Brazil (Amazonas, Bahia), South Africa, and the conterminous United States
Host Associations
- Elaeis guineensis - -plant interactionAssociated with male inflorescences
Behavior
Activity associated with male inflorescences of oil palm; contributes to pollen transportation
Ecological Role
of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)
Human Relevance
Contributes to fruit set of Elaeis guineensis, an economically important palm cultivated for palm oil production
Similar Taxa
- Elaeidobius kamerunicusBoth are Afrotropical Elaeidobius associated with oil palm male inflorescences; distinguished by morphological characters detailed in the 2020 revision
- Elaeidobius bilineatusFormerly placed in other , both formally included in Elaeidobius in the same taxonomic revision; separation requires examination of habitus and male genitalia