Anthonomus elutus
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Anthonomus elutus is a weevil native to Central America. It was first found on a wetland nightshade (Solanum tampicense) in Monterrico, Departamento Santa Rosa, Guatemala in February 2006.[1]
A. elutus is being investigated for use a potential biocontrol agent in Florida, which is suffering from an invasion on S. tampicense in wetland habitats.[1] Tests conducted in Gainesville indicated that the weevil was highly specific to S. tampicense.[1]
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