INTERCEPTIONS OF MANGO SEED WEEVIL STERNOCHETUS MANGIFERAE (F.) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) IN BRITAIN

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2011
Authors:C. Malumphy
Journal:Entomologist's Monthly Magazine
Volume:147
Pagination:117-123
Date Published:Apr
:0013-8908
:Sternochetus mangiferae
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Sternochetus mangiferae (F.) is listed in the plant health legislation for the European Union. Since 1962, it has been detected in association with imported fresh mango fruit on at least 17 occasions in England and Wales, most frequently on fruit imported from Africa. The geographical distribution, biology and economic importance of S. mangiferae are reviewed.

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