Chalcodermus serripes

Fåhraeus, 1837

mimosa green-seed weevil

Chalcodermus serripes is a true weevil in the Curculionidae, commonly known as the mimosa green-seed weevil. It has been investigated as a potential agent for the plant Mimosa pigra. The is native to North America. Its reflects its association with Mimosa seeds.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chalcodermus serripes: //kælkoʊˈdɜːrməs sɛˈraɪpiːz//

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Distribution

North America

Diet

Seeds of Mimosa pigra

Host Associations

  • Mimosa pigra - seed primary ; investigated for

Ecological Role

Seed of Mimosa pigra; investigated as agent for this plant

Human Relevance

Investigated for of Mimosa pigra, an plant

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Biological control research

Chalcodermus serripes was studied for its potential as a agent against Mimosa pigra, an mimosoid legume. Research focused on relations and characteristics to evaluate its suitability for introduction as a control agent.

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