New host record and geographical distribution of Optatus palmaris Pascoe 1889 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Mexico

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2009
Authors:A. Castaneda-Vildozola, Nava-Diaz, C., Hernandez-Fuentes, L. M., Valdez-Carrasco, J., Colunga-Trevino, B.
Journal:Acta Zoologica Mexicana Nueva Serie
Volume:25
Pagination:663-666
Date Published:Dec
:0065-1737
:Optatus palmaris
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The diurnal weevil Optatus palmaris Pascoe was found on Annona ntarricata L. (Anonaceae) fruits in Nayarit, Mexico which represents a new plant host record and extends the weevil distribution. Other plant hosts and damages produced are mentioned.

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