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A database to support plant pest diagnostic activities

Metamasius hemipterus(METAHE)

Overview

Data shown below are extracted from EPPO Global Database
https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/METAHE
EPPO GD contains information about geographical distribution, host plants, and more...
Important note: GD is not a primary source for taxonomy (classification and nomenclature) and should not be considered as such. The EPPO Secretariat follows different sources (literature, databases) to provide some elements of taxonomy to its users. However, it does not attempt to provide all levels of the taxonomic tree or exhaustive lists of accepted taxa.
Basic information
  • EPPO code: METAHE
  • Preferred name: Metamasius hemipterus
  • Authority: Linnaeus

Other scientific names
Name Authority
Metamasius sericeus (Olivier)

Common names
Name Language
rotten cane stalk borer English
silky cane weevil English
weevil borer English
West Indian cane weevil English
West Indian sugarcane borer English
gorgojo de la raíz y tallo Spanish
metamásio Portuguese
metamásio Portuguese (PT)
Taxonomy
Kingdom Animalia ( 1ANIMK )
Phylum Arthropoda ( 1ARTHP )
Subphylum Hexapoda ( 1HEXAQ )
Class Insecta ( 1INSEC )
Order Coleoptera ( 1COLEO )
Family Dryophthoridae ( 1DRYOF )
Genus Metamasius ( 1METAG )
Species Metamasius hemipterus ( METAHE )