Epimorius
Zeller, 1877
Epimorius is a of in the , established by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1877. The genus contains six described , including E. testaceellus, a bromeliad pod borer known to damage Tillandsia fasciculata in subtropical Florida and the West Indies. Most species were described in the 20th and 21st centuries, with the genus remaining relatively small and taxonomically stable.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
of Epimorius have been documented in subtropical Florida, the West Indies, and Central America. E. testaceellus specifically occurs in subtropical Florida and the West Indies.
Host Associations
- Tillandsia fasciculata - larval Flower pods damaged by E. testaceellus
Human Relevance
E. testaceellus is a minor pest of ornamental bromeliads, with causing significant damage to flower pods of Tillandsia fasciculata. A , Eurytoma aerflora, has been observed contributing to control.