Tanymecus
Germar, 1817
Tanymecus is a of broad-nosed () comprising at least 100 described . The genus was established by Germar in 1817 and is classified in the Entiminae, tribe Tanymecini. Some species, such as Tanymecus dilaticollis, are recognized agricultural pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tanymecus: /ˌtænɪˈmiːkəs/
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Distribution
Records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Iran (IR), and Kenya (KE). Tanymecus dilaticollis has been documented in southeastern Europe (Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Sicily, Yugoslavia), western Asia (Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey), and the former USSR.
Host Associations
- Zea mays - Tanymecus dilaticollis
- Helianthus annuus - Tanymecus dilaticollis
- Sorghum - Tanymecus dilaticollis
- Triticum - Tanymecus dilaticollis (wheat)
- Avena - Tanymecus dilaticollis (oats)
- Hordeum - Tanymecus dilaticollis (barley)
- Beta vulgaris - Tanymecus dilaticollis (sugar beet)
- Prunus persica - Tanymecus dilaticollis (peach)
- Malus - Tanymecus dilaticollis (apple)
- Prunus dulcis - Tanymecus dilaticollis (almond)
Human Relevance
Tanymecus dilaticollis is known as a pest of agricultural including maize, sunflower, sorghum, wheat, oats, barley, sugar beet, and various fruit trees. The has been referred to as the "Southern Grey " or "Maize " in agricultural literature.