Acanthoscelides (genus - weed bioagents)
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Acanthoscelides Schilsky, 1905 (weed bioagents)
This is a large genus of bruchids with around 300 species. They are native to the New World and feed on legume seeds. Often the species are host specific or feed on a few closely related legume species. While some are storage pests, other are considered beneficial because they attack weed species. Acanthoscelides macrophthalmus feeds on the seeds of Leucaena leucocephala, a leguminous tree which is often considered a serious invasive weed, but is also regarded as a useful plant in some regions.
The species are typically small and between 1 and 3 mm in length. They are characterized by the structure and texture of their vertex and frons, the protruding eyes and other features.
For storage pests of legumes see Acanthoscelides (pests).
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
