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New Weevil Invading Florida’s Apiaceous Crops

Apiaceous crops such as celery, carrots and dill are grown in Florida during the fall and spring each year to compensate for the environmental conditions in California so the national markets are supplied. Insect injuries were found on these plants in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) where most of these plants are grown during that time of the year. After much research and specialists examining the specimens, the weevil was found to be Listronotus sparsus, which is a common species that has not been reported as a pest.

 

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