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This insect serves as vector for the Bursaphelenchus cocophilus nematode [MP 1] — the cause of red ring disease in coconuts, [4] oilpalm, and dates. [MP 2] [MP 3] R. palmarum carries the disease in the form of dauer larvae, a survival form. [MP 4] By the time one observes symptoms, the palm
The reduction in leaf area on the damaged fronds results in a reduction of the number of nuts produced, and in newly planted palms the beetle can destroy the growing point of the palm resulting in its death. Mature palms may also die after extremely heavy attacks. [5] [3] [16] [17] Coconut palm in Hawaii, heavily damaged by Oryctes rhinoceros ...
The palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus is one of two species of snout beetle known as the red palm weevil, Asian palm weevil or sago palm weevil.The adult beetles are relatively large, ranging between 2 and 4 centimetres (1 and 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches) long, and are usually a rusty red colour—but many colour variants exist and have often been classified as different species (e.g., R. vulneratus).
Coccotrypes dactyliperda, the date stone beetle, palm seed borer, or button beetle, is an insect belonging to the subfamily bark beetles (Scolytinae). It originates from Africa and is spread around the world due to the trading and transportation route. The date stone beetle is known as the pest for the date palm.
The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida or Phasmatoptera) are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick bugs, walkingsticks, stick animals, or bug sticks. They are also occasionally referred to as Devil's darning needles , although this name is shared by both dragonflies and crane flies. [ 1 ]
Pete Davidson is giving a realistic look into his first paycheck on Saturday Night Live.. On Dec. 4, the 31-year-old comedian got candid about his compensation on the iconic sketch show alongside ...
Holiday shoppers are falling into the Gap early."Our holiday season is off to a strong start," Gap CEO Richard Dickson told Yahoo Finance on Thursday. "It gives us the confidence to raise our ...
Junior Boucher, 36, stands accused of killing Brian Hiltebeitel, 65, who died in the brutal attack at Sandhill Crane Golf Club in Palm Beach County. Golfer beaten to death with clubs on Florida ...