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Evidence and symptoms of pasta infestation by Sitophilus oryzae (Curculionidae; Coleoptera) in the Czech Republic
oleh: Václav Stejskal, Zuzana Kučerová, Jan Lukáš
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2004-09-01 |
Deskripsi
Heavy infestation of pasta by the internally feeding pest Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) was recorded for the first time under field conditions in the Czech Republic. Symptoms of hidden infestation (eggs, larvae, pupae and adults) and a comparison of optical methods to detect them are described for the use by farmers, plant health and phytoquarantine inspectors. Photo-documentation is included.