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Oviposition and larval survival of Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) on select host plants
Author(s): C. Mannion, A. Hunsberger, J. E. Pena and L. Osborne
Month: Jun
Year: 2003
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Florida Entomologist
Journal Link: http://journals.fcla.edu/flaent
Volume: 86
Issue: 2
Pages: 165-173
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Nursery
Species Referenced: Chrysobalanus icaco (Icaco coco plum),
Abstract
In a survey of commercial nurseries in south Florida, the weevil Diaprepes abbreuiatus was found on many field-grown ornamental plants including Chrysobalanus icaco and Conocarpus erectus. Damage to plants and survival of larvae varied by plant species. Conocarpus erectus biomass was significantly reduced by this weevil.Suggested Citation
C. Mannion, A. Hunsberger, J. E. Pena and L. Osborne. "Oviposition and larval survival of Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) on select host plants." Florida Entomologist 86.2 (2003): 165-173.Go back