Open AccessHibiscus bud weevil (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Author(s) -
Alexandra M. Revynthi,
Yisell Velazquez Hernandez,
J. M. Alonso Rodriguez,
Paul E. Kendra,
Daniel Carrillo,
Catharine M. Mannion
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-in1328-2021
Subject(s) - curculionidae , anthonomus , hibiscus , weevil , pest analysis , biology , boll weevil , agroforestry , agronomy , botany
A profile of the hibiscus bud weevil intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. The hibiscus bud weevil, a pest of China rose hibiscus, originates from northeastern Mexico and southern Texas and can cause large economic losses to hibiscus growers. This fact sheet provides nursery owners, homeowners, and other interested people with information on this serious pest.