0387. A new palm seed host and new distribution record for Caryoborus chiriquensis (Sharp, 1885) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae).

Authors

  • Pablo Lau
  • Virginia Sanz
  • Jesús Romero Nápoles

Abstract

Wettinia praemorsa (Willd.) Wessels Boer is recorded as a new host for Caryoborus chiriquensis (Sharp, 1885) and an estimate of damage to the seeds is given. The geographical distribution of this palm bruchid now extends to Venezuela.

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Published

2014-10-30

Issue

Articles 0387-0398 (October 2014)

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