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Eucalyptus snout beetle

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Eucalyptus snout beetle

Insect — Coleoptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Leaf beetle larva and allies (Larva) Weevils (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Gonipterus platensis

Other names : Eucalyptus weevil

Brown weevil about 8 mm long, native to Australia and present in the Iberian Peninsula, South America and other regions with eucalyptus plantations. Adults and larvae eat young leaves and buds, and repeated attacks slow tree growth.

Crops affected : Eucalyptus

Source : Gonipterus platensis (GONPPL)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

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See also

Crops

Eucalyptus

Opportunists of the same crops

Phytophthora cinnamomi root rot Stolbur (bois noir) Xylella fastidiosa Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa) Chilli thrips Redbanded thrips

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