Hexeris
Grote, 1875
Species Guides
1- Hexeris enhydris(Seagrape borer)
Hexeris is a of in the Thyrididae. The genus includes the seagrape borer (Hexeris enhydris), a native to Florida and the Caribbean whose larvae bore into twigs of seagrape and pigeon-plum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hexeris: /hɛksˈɛrɪs/
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Habitat
Coastal areas where plants seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera) and pigeon-plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) occur.
Distribution
Florida and the Caribbean.
Host Associations
- seagrape - larval larvae bore into twigs
- pigeon-plum - larval larvae bore into twigs
Life Cycle
Includes a larval stage in which individuals bore into twigs of plants.
Behavior
Larvae bore into twigs of seagrape and pigeon-plum, causing damage to plants.
Human Relevance
Hexeris enhydris is considered a pest of seagrape and pigeon-plum in coastal landscaping and restoration contexts.