Sphenophorus Explained

Sphenophorus is a genus of weevils, often known as billbugs, in the family Curculionidae,[1] [2] [3] and tribe Sphenophorini. Eleven species of billbugs infest managed turfgrass in North America.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sphenophorus Genus Information. BugGuide.net. 2018-02-12.
  2. Web site: Sphenophorus Report. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 2018-02-12.
  3. Web site: Sphenophorus Overview. Encyclopedia of Life. 2018-02-12.
  4. Duffy. Alexandra G.. Powell. Gareth S.. Zaspel. Jennifer M.. Richmond. Douglas S.. 2018-02-09. Billbug (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae: Sphenophorus spp.) Seasonal Biology and DNA-Based Life Stage Association in Indiana Turfgrass. Journal of Economic Entomology. en. 111. 1. 304–313. 10.1093/jee/tox340. 29309605 . 0022-0493.