African rhinoceros beetle, Coconut beetle
General Information Damage is usually effected by feeding adults. The adult beetles bore through stem bases of frond into the heart of the palms to feed on the vegetative bud and young leaves. The damaged young leaves eventually grows out and exhibits V-shaped notches on fronds. Severely attacked palms with damaged hearts will die; leafless […]
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