Rhynchophorus vulneratus

(Panzer, 1798)

Vernacular names
English : Red palm weevil
French : Charançon des palmiers rouge

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Coleoptera
Family : Dryophthoridae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
This species grows exceptionally to 4 cm in length but is generally shorter. Underside black, head with elongated trunk-like jaw. Males are black with red band on cephalothorax, females are orange with striped elytra and 4 large black dots.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South East Asia, from Myanmar and Vietnam to Malaysia and Greater Sundas. Lives in woodlands, palm tree plantations.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status has not been assessed yet. Along with its close relative R. ferrugineus, it is considered as a crop pest worldwide.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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