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Coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros


May 2, 2018

The coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, is a major pest of cultivated palm trees. It primarily attacks coconut and African oil palms, but it is also a threat to sugarcane, papaya, and pineapple crops. Economic losses occur due to ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
Tags: Coconut, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, Invasive Species, Ornamental, Oryctes Rhinoceros, Palm

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