Did you know that exotic giant palm weevils are currently
a potential Florida threat?
The two exotic species of concern are the Red Palm Weevil
(Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) and the South American Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus
palmarum). They can be very difficult to differentiate from our native species-the
palmetto weevil (Rhynchophorus cruentatus).
Dr. Robin Giblin-Davis from the Ft. Lauderdale Research
and Education Center has a UF/IFAS Featured Creatures publication on our native palmetto weevil
The Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant
Industry (FDACS-DPI) has an excellent pest alert describing the threat to
Florida
If you need your Giant Palm Weevils
identified bring them to the Pinellas County Extension Lawn and Garden Help Desk, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. You can also contact our UF Insect ID lab, headed by Dr. Lyle Buss. Dr. Lyle Buss also screens samples digitally through our UF Distance Diagnostics system(DDIS)
Picture is from nature-of-oz.com
Picture is from nature-of-oz.com
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