Acanthoscelides obtectus (Bean weevil)
COLEOPTERA: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae: Bruchini
A worldwide pest of leguminous seeds, including foods such as Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and Peas (Pisum sativum). The damage is caused by the larvae of the beetle; adults feed on pollen.
Despite being called a 'weevil', it is classified in the Leaf beetle family, Chrysomelidae.
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Regional distribution
Acanthoscelides obtectus is listed in the following regions: