Pest risk analysis scyphophorus acupunctatus netherlands. Lateral a and dorsal b view of the agave weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, curculionidae. 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. 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. Virgin islands usvi where it threatens agave eggersiana trel. An scyphophorus in nahilalakip ha familia nga dryophthoridae an kladograma hini sumala ha catalogue of life.
Population dynamics of scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. Mar 01, 2007 read electrophysiological and behavioural responses of scyphophorus acupunctatus col. Scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, plaga del agave tequilero en jalisco, mexico article pdf available in agrociencia 356. Entomology circular, florida department of agriculture and consumer services, 5.
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. Scyphophorus acupunctatus interstitialis gyllenhal. Scyphophorus acupunctatus has been associated with a broad range of host plants within asparagaceae including the subfamilies nolinoideae and agavoideae. Florida entomologist an international journal for the americas has published reports of research on insects and other arthropods since 1917. Scyphophorus acupunctatus to two natural baits fermented maguey and pineapple in two trap designs victor and funnel in 2001 in. Backyard gardener agave snout weevils february 3, 2016. Aggregation pheromone of the agave weevil, scyphophorus. Plant extracts and seed powders have been assessed as potential botanical insecticides on larvae and pupae. 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. Factors affecting pheromone release by scyphophorus. This weevil feeds exclusively on plants belonging to the agavaceae and dracaenaceae families. To request entomology circulars, please email jacque laspeyre, jacque. Agave eggersiana in c dying after presence of scyphophorus acupunctatus. The agave snout weevil agw or sisal weevil, scyphophorus acu punctatus gyllenhal is here reported for the first time in st.
Commonly 5 to over 10 feet in height and 10 or more. Save map as png save map as svg save list as excel file save list as csv file. Scyphophorus acupunctatus dispersion is determined by the attraction of volatile agave compounds. Dryophthoridae, which also is known as agave weevil, is distributed across 5 continents. A new specific plant host for the agave snout weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1838 coleoptera. During 2005 and 2006, the loss and damage caused by the black weevil in mature plants of agave mezcalero were determined in the valleys of oaxaca, mexico.
Scyphophorus acupunctatus scypinworld distribution. It has been tolerant of temperatures as low as 12 degrees farenheit if kept very dry. World distribution of scyphophorus acupunctatus scypin. Problems and pests of agave, aloe, cactus and yucca az 99 revised 0311. Evidence for a maleproduced aggregation pheromone in scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal.
Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Oct 01, 2009 the agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is indigenous to america. Entomology circulars plant industry publications plant. The sisal weevil or agave weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus is a species of polyphaga beetle of the family of the curculionidae. View picture of agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus at daves garden. Semiochemicals of scyphophorus acupunctatus, the agave weevil.
Dryophthoridae mason 1978, possibly on sisal plants agave sisalana perrine, asparagaceae. The adult is solid black, about 1 inch long, and has the snout typical of weevils. Pdf in may 20, numerous adults of a coleopteran insect species that later was identified as the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus. This presentation is given to customs, aerocargo, department of agriculture personnel, importers of plants, nature groups and the public. Larvae and adults of this species are found in roots, lower leaves, and inside the heads, especially on plants. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader. In this study, we evaluated the effect of the amount of fresh agave tissue and bagging of the plant tissue on the capture of s. Pdf scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Curculionidae is one of the major pests of agave tequilana weber in the state. Dryophthoridae, which is also known as agave weevil, is distributed across 5 continents.
The experiment was conducted during 5 d during 2226 jul, 2008. Agaves are beautiful ornamental plants which are often used to accent xeriscape gardens. Dryophthorinae, is reported from puerto rico for the first time. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. Florida department of agriculture and consumer services, division of plant industry, entomology section, p. Information is provided on the geographical distribution in europe cyprus, france, corsica, italy, sicily, netherlands and spain, asia indonesia, java, kalimantan, sumatra and saudi arabia, africa kenya, south africa and tanzania. The larva of this weevil bores the edges of the agave leaves and the stalks, which causes rotting and the death of the plant. Pdf the agave snout weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. The probability that the pest will enter glasshouses due to import of host plants from areas where the pest is present is moderate to high, but. In mexico, their prescence has been reported in 12 states. In its native habitat in mexico, this new host plant species is one of the most important sources of pulque, a fermented alcoholic beverage. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and.
However, agave species have been introduced into many arid and tropical regions as a crop for the production of sisal, and s. Backyard gardener pests of agaves and yuccas july 23, 2008. Pheromones and semiochemicals of scyphophorus acupunctatus. The effect of hydroethanoholic extracts from leaves and seed of wild wv and mirante variety mv castor bean ricinus communis l. Pdf a new specific plant host for the agave snout weevil. Scyphophorus acupunctatus scypincategorization eppo. A new specific plant host for the agave snout weevil.
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. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader if you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs. The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal. Curculionidae was studied using yellow and green traps baited with aggregation pheromone in a commercial field of mexican tuberose, polianthes tuberosa l. In mexico, their presence has been reported in 12 states. Larvae and adults of this species are found in roots, lower leaves, and inside the heads, especially on.
Sisal weevil, found in the white sands monument in new mexico. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page the genus scyphophorus was described by schoenherr in 1838 and the type species is s. Pathogenicity of indigenous strains of three entomopathogenic. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Curculionidae, is the most important insect pest of wild and cultivated agaves in the world. Pdf molecular and morphological tools to distinguish. Daily activity of scyphophorus acupunctatus coleoptera. The agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus is considered the major insect pest of the tequila agave agave tequilana weber var. The percentage of damage found for agave tequilana, fluctuated from 0. It has been introduced to different parts of the world, including countries in europe, africa, asia, and oceania vaurie 1971, cabieppo 2006.
There are about 11 described species in scyphophorus. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is a specialist insect attacking plants belonging to the agavaceae and dracaenaceae ruizmontiel et al, 2008. Distribution top of page both the genus agave and s. Scyphophorus is a genus of snout and bark beetles in the family dryophthoridae. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Many species of agave asparagaceae are suitable hosts, though not all are equally suitable. Presence data of scyphophorus acupunctatus in peninsular spain, comparison between the data from the year 20 and 2018 present study. Agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus the adult weevil attacks many species of agave. This insect apparently introduces different microorganisms that have been associated with the agave maladies. Tucson cactus and succulent society guide to common. The widely distributed agave snout weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is for the first time recorded from agave salmiana otto ex salmdyck subsp. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.
Categorization of scyphophorus acupunctatus scypin this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Agaves are relatively problemfree, except for the aggravating agave snout weevil sometimes referred to as sisal weevil. Snout weevils are probably the most damaging pests to agaves and yuccas. Pdf first record of the agave snout weevil, scyphophorus. Agave snout weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus 7 cactus longhorn beetle moneilema gigas. If you would like more information about how to print. Scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal crt, 1999, crt 2000. The very large agave americana or century plant is more susceptible to weevil damage than the smaller species. A new distribution map is provided for scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal.
Scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1938 coleoptera. Curculionidae, a pest of agave cocuy agave cocui trelease in the state of falcon, venezuela. First record of the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus, in cyprus. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is here reported for the first time in st. Pdf the agave weevil scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Molecular and morphological tools to distinguish scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1838 curculionidae. This plant can tolerate very hot dry areas and is also quite successful in coastal locations in the southeastern united states. Determination of the life cycle of scyphophorus acupunctatus. In this study we made observations on fecundity of scyphophorus acupunctatus females con. It attacks sisal agave sisalana and other plants such as ornamentals beaucarnea, dasylirion and yucca, tuberose, polianthes tuberosa walker 2008c. The daily activity of scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. A new weevil pest of the endangered century plant, agave eggersiana from st.
Scyphophorus acupunctatus, a weevil pest of yucca and agave in florida coleoptera. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Larvae and adults of this species are found in roots. Perrine agavaceae, in the guanica dry forest reserve in the southwestern part of the island. If you have cultivated agaves, be vigilant for the signs of the agave snout weevil. The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal coleoptera. This page was last edited on 20 december 2019, at 05. Ead analysis of male volatile extracts showed that four peaks elicited antennal responses from males and females. 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. Combined gas chromatographyelectroantennography gcead analysis of male volatile extracts showed that four peaks elicited antennal responses from males and females. Managing insect pests of cacti insects in the city. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is considered a pest with a low phytosanitary risk for the netherlands for the following reasons. Problems and pests of agave, aloe, cactus and yucca jack kelly commercial horticulture agent pima county cooperative extension mary olsen extension plant pathology.
Inoculation was achieved via immersion of individuals into conidia suspensions of different concentrations. This insect is called the agave snout weevil sometimes referred to as sisal weevil, scientific name scyphophorus acupunctatus. Updating the distribution of the exotic agave weevil scyphophorus. Scyphophorus acupunctatus is becoming a major pest of native agavaceae and dracaenaceae species worldwide. Scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, 1838 coleoptera. Pdf first record of the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus. Problems and pests of agave, aloe, cactus and yucca.
The agave weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus gyllenhal, is indigenous to america. The two are distinguished on several characters see walker, 2008a, 2008b of which the most easily observed is the shorter and stouter snout of s. First record of the agave snout weevil, scyphophorus. First record of the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus. Biology the distribution of scyphophorus acupunctatus wassummarizedbyvaurie1971 and includes localities in both hemispheres. Plant infestation can start with either female or male weevils, and their presence can be detected by. Unlike the tall flower stems of agave, yucca flower panicles are held within or just above the foliage. The attraction of agave weevil to pheromone traps is synergized by the presence of host plant tissue. The objective of the present study was to determine the life cycle of the black weevil s. In may 20, numerous adults of a coleopteran insect species that later was identified as the sisal weevil, scyphophorus acupunctatus. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. A female can lay about 60 eggs during a period of 3 months harris. Media in category scyphophorus acupunctatus the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The differences among the types of these synonyms illustrate the variability found.
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