Genus Metamasius - Bromeliad Weevils

Classification · Remarks · Internet References

Silky Cane Weevil - Metamasius hemipterus

Metamasius callizona? - Metamasius callizona

Metamasius hemipterus sericeus - Metamasius hemipterus

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Coleoptera (Beetles)

Suborder Polyphaga (Water, Rove, Scarab, Longhorn, Leaf and Snout Beetles)

Superfamily Curculionoidea (Snout and Bark Beetles)

Family Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)

Subfamily Dryophthorinae

Tribe Rhynchophorini

Genus Metamasius (Bromeliad Weevils)

Remarks

M. hemiptera sericeus and M. callizona are introduced species and considered pests.

Internet References

University of Florida

Contributed by Eric R. Eaton on 29 November, 2005 - 3:04pm
Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset
Last updated 15 June, 2006 - 6:35am

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