Nemocestes incomptus
(Horn, 1876)
Nemocestes incomptus is a native root weevil in western North America. It is recognized as a significant agricultural pest of strawberries in western Washington, where larvae feed on plant roots. The species has been documented in California, Washington, and British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemocestes incomptus: //ˌnɛmoʊˈsɛstiːz ɪnˈkɒmptəs//
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Habitat
Agricultural strawberry fields; native requirements beyond cultivated systems not documented in available sources
Distribution
Western Washington (primary documented range from pest studies); also recorded in California and British Columbia
Diet
Strawberry plants; specifically root tissue (larval feeding stage)
Host Associations
- strawberry - pestprimary documented ; root feeding damage
Behavior
Root feeding on strawberry plants; specific not documented in available sources
Ecological Role
Agricultural pest; impact on native not documented
Human Relevance
Economic pest of strawberry in western Washington; subject of control research