The genus can be differentiated from other rhyncophorinae by. The black weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is a major pest of this plant, infesting 51% of the bulbs camino et al. Plant infestation can start with either female or male weevils, and their presence can be detected by. It has been introduced to different parts of the world, including countries in europe, africa, asia, and oceania vaurie 1971, cabieppo 2006. Combined gas chromatographyelectroantennography gcead analysis of male volatile. The differences among the types of these synonyms illustrate the variability. Larvae and adults of this species are found in roots. Pdf first record of the sisal weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus. In 1994, it became the first longpublished, refereed, natural science journal to make its content available on the internet and the first journal to use pdf for that purpose. Problems and pests of agave, aloe, cactus and yucca az 99 revised 0311. Population dynamics of scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. Box 22016, 1516, nicosia, cyprus abstract in may 20, numerous adults of a coleopteran insect species that later was identified as the. The effect of hydroethanoholic extracts from leaves and seed of wild wv and mirante variety mv castor bean ricinus communis l.
All three fungal species proved high pathogenicity against larvae of the weevil, causing 100% mortality in most of the treatments. Dryophthoridae, is considered a primary pest of agave agave spp. Scyphophorus acupuncatus gyllenhal is considered to be the most significant pest of cultivated agaves in the world. In may 20, numerous adults of a coleopteran insect species that later was identified as the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. Scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1838 sisal weevil scyphophorus anthracinus gyllenhal, 1838.
The pathogenicity of indigenous isolates of beauveria bassiana, metarhizium anisopliae and isaria fumosorosea was evaluated in the laboratory against larvae and adults of the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus. In this study we made observations on fecundity of scyphophorus acupunctatus females con. Added in 2002 deleted in 2006 reasons for deletion. First record of scyphophorus acupunctatus in cyprus xx lower leaves, and inside the heads montiel et al. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is within the scope of wikiproject beetles, an attempt to better organize information in articles related to beetles. Backyard gardener agave snout weevils february 3, 2016. Please follow this link to the padil pests and diseases image library species content page to view diagnostic images of s.
Get jeff pavlats list via pdf rightclick download agaves for the landscape jeff pavlat 807. Florida entomologist an international journal for the americas has published reports of research on insects and other arthropods since 1917. Agaves are beautiful ornamental plants which are often used to accent xeriscape gardens. Entomology circular, florida department of agriculture and consumer services, 5. In its native habitat in mexico, this new host plant species is one of the most important sources of pulque, a fermented alcoholic beverage. Pdf scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, plaga del agave. It feeds on all parts of the plant, although it is most common in the central leaves, and severe infestation destroys the fibres and often the whole plant custudio, 1944. The new world genus scyphophorus has two species s. Backyard gardener pests of agaves and yuccas july 23, 2008.
Amount and bagging of the bait food affect the captures of scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. The agave snout weevil agw or sisal weevil, scyphophorus acu punctatus gyllenhal is here reported for the first time in st. Scyphophorus acupunctatus has been included in eppo alert list for more than 3 years and during this period no particular international action was requested by the eppo member countries. Inoculation was achieved via immersion of individuals into conidia suspensions of diff erent concentrations. In this study, we investigated the population fluctuations of s.
First record of the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus, in cyprus vassilis vassiliou and pavlos kitsis agricultural research institute, p. Dryophthoridae, which also is known as agave weevil, is distributed across 5 continents. Perrine agavaceae, in the guanica dry forest reserve in the southwestern part of the island. The agave snout weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. There are about 11 described species in scyphophorus. Adult agave snout weevils are large, up to 15 mm long, and black. Pdf scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Larvae and adults of this species are found in roots, lower leaves, and inside the heads, especially on. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale.
Dryophthoridae, which is also known as agave weevil, is distributed across 5 continents. Inoculation was achieved via immersion of individuals into conidia suspensions of different concentrations. Daily activity of scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. Global invasive species database 2020 species profile. Scyphophorus acupunctatus has been associated with a broad range of host plants within asparagaceae including the subfamilies nolinoideae and agavoideae. Currently, we maintain a colony of this weevil in or. First record of the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus. It attacks sisal agave sisalana and other plants such as ornamentals beaucarnea, dasylirion and yucca, tuberose, polianthes tuberosa walker 2008c. It is considered a pest because it creates conditions that cause cultivated and. For the most part, they do not have serious pest problems, but the agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus is present in areas where native populations of agaves are found this includes the temperate areas of arizona. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Apr 11, 2019 scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera.
Pdf molecular and morphological tools to distinguish. The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is indigenous to america. Problems and pests of agave, aloe, cactus and yucca. Scyphophorus interstitialis gyllenhal, 1838 scyphophorus robustior horn, 1873 the sisal weevil or agave weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus is a species of polyphaga beetle of the family of the curculionidae. The adult is solid black, about 1 inch long, and has the snout typical of weevils. Return to article details toxicity of plant extracts to scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. Potential host plants of sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus, on cyprus.
Checklist with keys, new synonymy and descriptions of new species of cactophagus, mesocordylus, metamasius and rhodobaenus coleoptera. Curculionidae is one of the major pests of agave tequilana weber in the state of jalisco, mexico. The agave weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Carrion traps were used to collect and samples directly from agave plants for 7 months.
View of toxicity of plant extracts to scyphophorus acupunctatus. Curculionidae, were accidentally captured in both pitfall and funnel traps placed across cyprus for the monitoring of red palm weevil, rhynchophorus ferrugineus coleoptera. Zoology and wildlife conservation biological sciences insect pests sugarcane weevils. Scyphophorus acupunctatus, a weevil pest of yucca and agave in florida coleoptera. Enemigos naturales del picudo del agave scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal. We recorded the direct damage caused by weevils on. Dec 01, 2016 the agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Recent studies on the chemical ecology of this weevil have shown that males release a pheromone that attracts both sexes.
Oct 01, 2009 the agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is indigenous to america. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page the genus scyphophorus was described by schoenherr in 1838 and the type species is s. A female can lay about 60 eggs during a period of 3 months harris. Pdf a new specific plant host for the agave snout weevil. Pathogenicity of indigenous strains of three entomopathogenic fungi to the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera.
Kontodimas and others published first record of the sisal weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. In this study, we investigated the effect of feeding, aging, photoperiod, and time of day on pheromone release by s. Curculionidae monitored with pheromonebaited traps in a field of mexican tuberose. Agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus 7 cactus longhorn beetle moneilema gigas. If you have cultivated agaves, be vigilant for the signs of the agave snout weevil.
Articulo cientifico by acta zoologica mexicana nueva serie. Dryophthoridae, which is also known as agave weevil. The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Dryophthorinae, is reported from puerto rico for the first time. Biology the distribution of scyphophorus acupunctatus wassummarizedbyvaurie1971 and includes localities in both hemispheres. The influence of weather variables on temporal distribution of scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1838, hololepta sp. The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is considered the main pest of agave tequilana weber var. Managing insect pests of cacti insects in the city. The agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus, also known as the sisal weevil, feeds on many species of agave and can be especially damaging to the larger species such as century plant agave americana and blue agave agave tequilana.
This insect also has been reported as an important pest of other commercial crops agave tequilana weber, agave americana var. Scyphophorus acupunctatus has been included in eppo alert list for more than 3 years and during this period no particular international action was requested by. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is native to the southwestern u. Pathogenicity of indigenous strains of three entomopathogenic. Scyphophorus is a genus of snout and bark beetles in the family dryophthoridae. In mexico, their presence has been reported in 12 states. The study has shown the great fat potential of insects, highlighting a large number of species with an ether extract higher than 25%, including a large number in excess of. First record of the agave snout weevil, scyphophorus. This weevil feeds exclusively on plants belonging to the agavaceae and dracaenaceae families. Body length between 1019mm, body colour back, without dorsal scales.
Scyphophorus acupunctatus is a specialist insect attacking plants belonging to the agavaceae and dracaenaceae ruizmontiel et al, 2008. Determination of the life cycle of scyphophorus acupunctatus. Sep 01, 2010 the black weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is a major pest of this plant, infesting 51% of the bulbs camino et al. We evaluated the preference of the species for decomposed a. Scyphophorus acupunctatus scypincategorization eppo. Many species of agave asparagaceae are suitable hosts, though not all are equally suitable. The agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus is considered the major insect pest of the tequila agave agave tequilana weber var. In this paper, the fat content of insects is studied for its utilization in the production of biodiesel. Although native to the american southwest, it has been introduced into the plant trade and shipped to such locations as hawaii, australia, east africa and throughout texas. The widely distributed agave snout weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is for the first time recorded from agave salmiana otto ex salmdyck subsp. Dryophthoridae, is the main pest on wild and cultivated agaves, agave angustifolia haw. We do not use these to store personal information about you. It bores a small hole near the base of the leaf in. The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhall coleoptera.
Toxicity of plant extracts to scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. Curculionidae in greece find, read and cite all the research. Categorization of scyphophorus acupunctatus scypin this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. Virgin islands usvi where it threatens agave eggersiana trel.
A new specific plant host for the agave snout weevil. Biological sciences agricultural pests insect pests insect traps research weevils. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is here reported for the first time in st. Determining the best pheromonebaited traps for capturing.
A new specific plant host for the agave snout weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1838 coleoptera. Florida entomologist contains contributions on all aspects of basic and applied entomological science from all geographic regions. Curculionidae, is the most important insect pest of wild and cultivated agaves in the world. Oct 14, 20 view picture of agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus at daves garden. Curculionidae en baja california sur, m\ue9xico by yolanda. The sisal weevil or agave weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus is a species of polyphaga beetle of the family of the curculionidae.
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