Conotelus sp

Conotelus sp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) is documented in passion fruit plantations in the state of Rondonia, Brazil, where producers have reported losses of approximately 80%. Damage is higher than that caused by traditional passion fruit insect pests, and there are no effective control methods. Flo...

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Published inThe Florida entomologist pp. 580 - 1159
Main Authors Potin, Denner Manthay, Andrade, Gilberto Santos, Pereira, Rhayra Zanol, Kassab, Samir Oliveira
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Florida Entomological Society 01.09.2016
Subjects
Beetles
Distribution
Environmental aspects
Physiological aspects
Brazil
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Summary:Conotelus sp. (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) is documented in passion fruit plantations in the state of Rondonia, Brazil, where producers have reported losses of approximately 80%. Damage is higher than that caused by traditional passion fruit insect pests, and there are no effective control methods. Flowering phenology is a key factor in insect attraction and recurrence. The beetles attack flowers, and a larval preference for pollen was shown. This insect can complete its life cycle in flowers on the ground. Damage characteristics, the distribution of the insect, changes in population size, and possible causes of outbreaks are reported.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102