insect
Latin Name Cosmopolites sordidus
Common Name banana weevil
Biology

Adults are ~10-15 mm, dark brown. Larvae bore into banana rhizomes. Multiple generations/year. Nocturnal; prefers humid conditions. Adults live up to 4 years .

Damage

Larvae destroy banana roots/rhizomes, leading to plant collapse. Adults feed on leaves/stems .

Distribution Regions

Native to Southeast Asia; invasive in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean .

Monitoring

Visual inspection of tunnel damage. Pheromone traps. Soil sampling .

Recommended Traps

Pheromone traps (e.g., pherocon AM) with Beauveria bassiana .

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