New host and life cycle of a medicinal herb pest, Dendrobaris maculata (Roelofs) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Baridinae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
:2012
Authors:K. - J. Hong, Yu, D. H., Park, S.
Journal:Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology
Volume:15
Pagination:31-33
Date Published:Mar
:1226-8615
:Dendrobaris maculata
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The host plant, Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. (Schisandraceae), of the weevil Dendrobaris maculata (Roelofs) (Madarini) is reported for the first time. The larvae grow in the lower stem of S. chinensis at the soil surface. Host plants are up to 5 years old. Redescription, photos of habitus, and genitalia of the weevil and damage and biological data of the host plant are provided. (C) Korean Society of Applied Entomology, Taiwan Entomological Society and Malaysian Plant Protection Society, 2011. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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