Conotrachelus

Dejean, 1835

Conotrachelus is a large of true () comprising over 1,000 distributed from Canada to Argentina. Several species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of fruit . The genus is best known for the (), a major pest of stone and pome fruits in eastern North America.

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Conotrachelus carolinensis by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conotrachelus: /ˌkɒnoʊˈtrækələs/

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Distribution

Found from Canada to Argentina. Specific have more restricted ranges; for example, is to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in North America.

Human Relevance

Several are pests of fruit . () has been documented as a serious pest since the 18th century, causing damage through feeding and on developing fruit, leading to scarring, premature fruit drop, and deformities in peaches, apples, and other rosaceous fruits. Conotrachelus dimidiatus has been recorded on guava and mango.

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Taxonomic Scope

This record describes the Conotrachelus. Most detailed biological information in available sources pertains to specific , particularly C. nenuphar, and may not apply to the genus as a whole.