Melanterius sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melanterius weevil)

Family Curculionidae. Many species feed as larvae on Acacia seeds in the pod. Some species have been considered for introduction to South Africa as biological control agents against weedy Australian Acacia species in that country.

Melanterius sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  South Coast

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