Naupactus (genus)

Naupactus
Naupactus sp.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Family:	Curculionidae
Subfamily:	Entiminae
Genus:	Naupactus Dejean, 1821
Synonyms
Graphognathus Asynonychus

Naupactus (also known as the white-fringed weevil or white-fringed beetle) is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae. Many species of the genus are considered pests, both as larvae and as adults. The genus is native to South America, although several species were inadvertently introduced to North America and have become widespread in the southern United States. At least one species has also been found in New Zealand.^[1]

Most Naupactus species reproduce by parthenogenesis. Adults are flightless with rudimentary underwings.^[1]

References and notes

1. ^ ^{a b} Dixon, Wayne N. (August 1988). "White-fringed Beetles, Graphognathus spp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)". Entomology Circular 309 (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry). 

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