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AMBROSIA BEETLES (COLEOPTERA: PLATYPODIDAE) OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

R.A. Beaver
R.A. Beaver*
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16112 Mu 5, Soi Wat Pranon, T. Donkaew, A. Maerim, Chiangmai 50180, Thailand
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1 E-mail: robeaver@loxinfo.co.th
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Abstract

Platypus bordenisp.nov. and Platypus namosianussp.nov. are described from the island of Viti Levu, Fiji, breeding in Syzygium ?curvistylum (Gillespie) Merr. and Perry (Myrtaceae). A key is provided to nine species of Platypodidae from the South Pacific islands. A review of the economic importance of Platypodidae in the region and possible management strategies is provided.

Résumé

On trouvera ici la description de Platypus bordenisp.nov. et Platypus namosianussp.nov. provenants de l’île de Viti Levu, Fiji. Les deux espèces se reproduisent dans Syzygium ?curvistylum (Gillespie) Merr. and Perry (Myrtaceae). On trouvera également une clef permettant de distinguer les neuf espèces de Platypodidae des îles du Pacifique Sud, de même qu’une synthèse sur l’importance économique des Platypodidae dans cette région et sur les stratégies de lutte intégrée disponsibles contre les ravageurs.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 132 , Issue 6 , December 2000 , pp. 755 - 763
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 2000

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