What is another word for acanthoscelides?
Pronunciation: [ɐkˈanθəsˌɛla͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
Acanthoscelides is a genus of beetles from the family Chrysomelidae. Although there are not many well-known synonyms for this word, there are a few terms that are commonly used to refer to this group of beetles. These include the bean weevil, bean seed beetle, and Mexican bean beetle. The common bean weevil, also known as Acanthoscelides obtectus, is one of the most well-known species within the Acanthoscelides genus. This pest is notorious for causing damage to beans and other legumes in storage. Although not as famous as some other beetles, the Acanthoscelides genus is an interesting group of insects that plays an important ecological role.
