Melanotus pilosus
Blatchley, 1910
Melanotus pilosus is a of in the , described by Blatchley in 1910. The specific epithet 'pilosus' refers to the hairy appearance of the species. It belongs to a containing several economically important species, including the corn Melanotus communis, which is a significant agricultural pest. The biology of M. pilosus has been less studied compared to its M. communis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus pilosus: /mɛˈlænəˌtʌs paɪˈloʊsəs/
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Similar Taxa
- Melanotus communisCongeneric with which M. pilosus has been directly compared in biological studies; both species were examined together in early 20th century research on biology.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- How a City-Raised Entomologist Found Her Path in Agricultural Pest Management
- Cerambycidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 8
- Entomology 2020: Attendees Share Early Reactions to On-Demand Presentations, Posters
- Observations on the Biology of Melanotus Communis and Melanotus Pilosus