EPPO Global Database

Apion frumentarium(APIOFR)

Overview
Code created in: 2010-03-19

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: APIOFR
  • Preferred name: Apion frumentarium
  • Authority: (Linnaeus)

Notes

Small, red weevil occurring in Europe and the western part of Asia. It mainly feeds on Rumex and Emex (Polygonaceae). Introduced from Israel into Australia as a biocontrol agent.


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Apion miniatum Germar
Erythrapion miniatum (Germar)

Common names
Name Language
red apion weevil English
red Rumex weevil English