Nemocestes
Van Dyke, 1936
Species Guides
2Nemocestes is a of weevils in the Curculionidae, Entiminae. The genus includes at least one , Nemocestes incomptus, a native root weevil known to feed on strawberry plants in western Washington. Members of this genus are classified within the tribe Peritelini. The genus was established by Van Dyke in 1936.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemocestes: /ˌniːmoʊˈsɛstiːz/
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Habitat
Associated with strawberry areas in western Washington.
Distribution
Western Washington (native range); records from California (CA) in GBIF.
Diet
Strawberry roots (Fragaria spp.) based on documented feeding by Nemocestes incomptus.
Host Associations
- Fragaria - strawberries
Human Relevance
Nemocestes incomptus is recognized as an agricultural pest of strawberries in western Washington, requiring control measures in commercial .