Some biological aspects of Leucothyreus femoratus (Burmeister) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae), in oil palm plantations from Colombia

The scarabaeid <em>Leucothyreus femoratus</em> (Burmeister) is described as causing damage to oil palm leaves, marking its first report as a pest in Colombia. The presence of this insect has necessitated determination of its life cycle, biometrics and food consumption as important aspect...

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Main Authors: L.C. Martínez, A. Plata-Rueda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-04-01
Series:Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jear/article/view/689