EPPO Global Database

Phlyctinus callosus(PHLYCA)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Malus domestica (MABSD) Major host
* Barnes BN, Pringle KL (1989) Oviposition by the banded fruit weevil, Phlyctinus callosus (Schoenherr) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in deciduous fruit orchards in South Africa. Bulletin of Entomological Research 79, 31-40
Prunus persica (PRNPS) Major host
Prunus persica var. nucipersica (PRNPN) Major host
* Barnes BN, Pringle KL (1989) Oviposition by the banded fruit weevil, Phlyctinus callosus (Schoenherr) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in deciduous fruit orchards in South Africa. Bulletin of Entomological Research 79, 31-40
Vitis vinifera (VITVI) Major host
* Dlamini B.E., Addison P., and Malan A.P. (2019). A review of the biology and bontrol of Phlyctinus callosus (Schönherr) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), with special reference to biological control using entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi. African Entomology 27(2), 279-288.
------- Adults feed on Vitis vinifera leaves and fruit.
Osteospermum moniliferum (CSMMO) Wild/Weed
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host as Osteospermum moniliferum.
Plantago lanceolata (PLALA) Wild/Weed
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host. 
Allium cepa (ALLCE) Host
* PPIN (2020); Plant Pest Information Network Database. https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/resources/registers-and-lists/plant-pest-information-network/
------- larvae and adults.
Asparagus officinalis (ASPOF) Host
* Prestidge RA and Willoughby B (1989) Garden weevil life cycle and insecticides for its control in asparagus. In Proceedings of the Forty Second New Zealand Weed and Pest Control Conference, Taranki Country Lodge, New Plymouth, 8-10 August, 1989. (pp. 238–242). 
------- considered as an important pest.
Cotyledon orbiculata (CTDOR) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host. 
Daucus carota subsp. sativus (DAUCS) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- larvae artificially bred on Daucus carota.

* Plant Pest Information Network (2020) https://www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/resources/registers-and-lists/plant-pest-information-network/
------- confirmed host.
Gazania sp. (GAZSS) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host. 
Lampranthus sp. (LMPSS) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host. 
Pelargonium sp. (PELSS) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host. 
Plumbago auriculata (PLBAU) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host. 
Tulbaghia (1TUHG) Host
* Haran JM, Hansen S, Benoit l, Addison P (2020) Description of five new species in the genus Phlyctinus Schoenherr (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a first step in deciphering the P.callosus complex. European Journal of Taxonomy 669, 1-29. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2020.669
------- confirmed host.
Vaccinium corymbosum (VACCO) Host
* Bredenhand E, Hoorn A, van May F, Ferreira T, Johnson S (2010) Evaluation of techniques for monitoring banded fruit weevil, Phlyctinus callosus (Schoenherr) (Coleoptera:Curculionidae), infestation in blueberry orchards. African Entomology 18(1), 205‐209.
vegetable plants (2VEGP) Host