Anthonomus morticinus
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Anthonomus morticinus is a weevil native to Brazil. Its host plant is Solanum mauritianum
Scopoli and it is being considered as a potential biocontrol agent for this plant in South Africa
Solanum mauritianum
Solanum mauritianum is a small tree or shrub native to South America, including Northern Argentina, Southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It has become a widespread invasive weed in Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawai‘i, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Réunion Island, Mauritius,...
Scopoli and it is being considered as a potential biocontrol agent for this plant in South Africa