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.

Regional distribution

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

Map distribution

Melanterius sp. (genus) has been reported at the following locations: