论文信息 - MONOLEPTA APICALIS (SAHLBERG) (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE): A NEW ADDITION TO THE AVOCADO PEST COMPLEX

MONOLEPTA APICALIS (SAHLBERG) (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE): A NEW ADDITION TO THE AVOCADO PEST COMPLEX

A severe outbreak of chrysomelid beetles in avocado orchards in the Kiepersol region was observed during the first week of January 1993. The beetle was identified as Monolepta apicalis (Sahlberg). The status of leaf beetles in South Africa is discussed and the genus Monolepta is partly reviewed with specific reference to African localities and/or avocado crops. Food/host plants and natural enemies of the beetle are listed.

C. Erichsen

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