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Sitophilus oryzae (Linnaeus)
Taxonomic position
Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionoidea: Dryophthoridae: Rhynchophorinae
Note: The family Dryophthoridae used to be included under Rhynchophorinae of the family Curculionidae until recently. It is now generally accepted that they are not true Curculionidae but are better regarded as a separate family, a decision largely based on the
primitive structure of the male genitalia.
Common name
Rice weevil
Habitat / Crop(s) damaged
A major storage pest of stored grains like rice, wheat, pulses, etc.
Pest status
Major.
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