Post-flood outbreak of Xylosandrus crassiusculus and Diuncus corpulentus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae: Xyleborini) on tree spices in Kerala

Authors

  • K D Prathapan, S R Hiremath Department of Agricultural Entomology, Kerala Agricultural University Vellayani PO, Trivandrum-695 522, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25081/josac.2018.v27.i2.1106

Abstract

Massive outbreak of Xylosandrus crassiusculus and Diuncus corpulentus (Coleopera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae: Xyleborini) on clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is reported from Kerala, India. Infestation results in drying up of branches and death of trees. This is the first report of the ambrosia beetle genera Xylosandrus and Diuncus on clove and nutmeg.

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Published

21-02-2019

How to Cite

S R Hiremath, K. D. P. (2019). Post-flood outbreak of Xylosandrus crassiusculus and Diuncus corpulentus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae: Xyleborini) on tree spices in Kerala. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 27(2), 161–166. https://doi.org/10.25081/josac.2018.v27.i2.1106

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2018): DECEMBER: Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops

Section

Research Articles