Monochamus scutellatus, commonly known as the whitespotted sawyer or spruce sawyer, is a common woodboring beetle found throughout north america. During august 2015, the weevil gonipterus scutellatus complex coleoptera curculionidae, a pest of eucalyptus spp. The eucalyptus weevil gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal is a notorious pest of eucalypt plantations around the world, but its host range differs across its area of introduction, which may be due to it being a complex of several cryptic species. Species description or overview gonipterus gibberus and gonipterus scutellatus data sheet eucalyptus snout beetle biology, control, and distribution information are from data sheets on quarantine pests provided by the european and mediterranean plant protection organization. Pdf first report of gonipterus scutellatus complex coleoptera. It is a quarantine pest listed in annex iib of council directive 200029ec. Materials and methods assessment of foliar area loss gonipterus scutellatus larvae were collected at the. Gonipterus scutellatus is one of a number of pests listed in the appendices to the terms. Gonipterus scutellatus for control of leaf feeding insects in forests. Gonipterus scutellatus gonpscspain eppo global database. It is commonly known as the eucalyptus snout beetle, the eucalyptus weevil or the gum tree weevil.
Gonipterus scutellatus undergoes one principal generation each year with a lesser second generation or cohort in some seasons, which contrasts greatly with reports of two to four annual generations for the species in other regions. Gonipterus scutellatus is a leaffeeding beetle that is is a major defoliator of eucalypts. Toxicity of synthetic and biological insecticides against. This record appears to be the first report ofgonipterus in the state. According to our surveys, eucalyptus globulus was the only infested tree species. Gonipterus scutellatus old pest, recurring problem gonipterus scutellatus, the eucalyptus snout beetle, was first noted into south africa in 1916 in cape town and by 1929 it had spread throughout eucalypt growing areas in south africa. Pdf pest categorisation of the gonipterus scutellatus. Its has been intensively studied in biological control projects tooke, 1955, but. Gonipterus gibberus and gonipterus scutellatus bulletin oeppeppo bulletin 35, 368370 compiler.
Gonipterus scutellatus, the eucalyptus snout beetle, was first noted into south africa in 1916 in cape town and by 1929 it had spread throughout eucalypt growing areas in south africa. Pest categorisation of the gonipterus scutellatus species. Phenology of eucalyptus weevil, gonipterus scutellatus. Gonipterus scutellatus curculionidae hear species info.
Media in category gonipterus scutellatus the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal, 1833 fauna europaea. Gonipterus scutellatus larva friends of queens park. Curculionidae recently established in the hawaiian islands adults and larvae of the eucalyptus snout beetle were collected on the leafsurface of eucalyptus robusta in makawao in 2004 records of the hawaii biological survey for 20042005. Sperm competition, cryptic female choice and prolonged.
The eucalyptus snout beetle gonipterus scuttelatus, an insect pest of eucalypts, was introduced to south africa from australia in 1916. General information about gonipterus scutellatus gonpsc eppo global database. Gonipterus scutellatus is a leaffeeding beetle that is a major defoliator of. Damage caused by the eucalypt snout weevil gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Bureau of plant pest surveillance and pest risk analysis. Iucn ssc invasive species specialist group issg with support from the overseas territories environmental programme otep project xot603, a joint project with the cayman. This beetle is found in the eastern states of australia and has been introduced into western australia and many countries around the world. Gonipterus scutellatus is a significant insect pest of eucalypts in most countries where that genus has been introduced, but is usually only of minor significance in its native australia. Distribution details in spain of gonipterus scutellatus gonpsc current pest situation evaluated by eppo on the basis of information dated 2011. This detailed account of the bionomics and biological control of gonipterus scutellatus gylh. Pdf protein profiles of gonipterus scutellatus coleoptera. Gonipterus scutellatus is a weevil that feeds exclusively on eucalypts.
Whitespotted sawyer, monochamus scutellatus say, is a native north american borer that attacks dying or recently dead conifers that have dried out somewhat but have not been heavily attacked by other woodfeeding insects. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Because of this, much of the research on its biology and host preferences has been done outside australia. Field guidelines for insect pests and diseases of commercial. The host range of the eucalyptus weevil, gonipterus. Gonipterus gibberus and gonipterus scutellatus infest a number of species of eucalyptus and have spread to other parts of the world where these trees have been. Present, restricted distribution first recorded in. There are approximately 20 described species in the genus, most of which are native to australia. The panel on plant health performed a pest categorisation of the australian eucalyptus snout.
Biological control of eucalyptus snout beetle gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal curculionidae contactsgo to all. When initially reported it was causing severe damage, especially on e. Toxicity by contact and by ingestion of lufenuron, flufenoxuron, lambda kcyhalothrin, cypermethrin, thiamethoxam and five entomopathogenic insecticides three formulations of beauveria bassiana, a compound containing spores of metarhizium anisopliae var. It now occurs throughout southern california, in the central valley, and in the san francisco bay area. Body length 10mm the eucalyptus weevil is brown in colour. Loch ad 2008 parasitism of the eucalyptus weevil, gonipterus scutellatus. Phenology of eucalyptus weevil, gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal coleoptera. Invasion history and management of eucalyptus snout beetles. The eucalyptus snout beetle, gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal, is here reported for maui. Gonipterus scutellatus larva friends of queens park bushland. The performance of the weevil was tested on 14 eucalyptus and one syzygium species in the laboratory and the field in south africa.
This fact has the potential to produce misleading results as the insect may be forced to choose less. Curculionidae gonipterus scutellatusgyllenhal new state record adults and larvae were collected on the leafsurface of eucalyptus robusta sm. The panel on plant health performed a pest categorisation of the australian eucalyptus snoutbeetle gonipterus scutellatus coleoptera. Phenology of eucalyptus weevil, gonipterus scutellatus gyllenhal. Distribution the eucalyptus snout beetle, gonipterus scutellatus coleoptera. Invasion history and management of eucalyptus snout. Body length 10mm, this weevil camouflaged as a gum nut. Eucalyptus weevil i gonipterus scutellatus family curculionidae this page contains information and pictures about eucalyptus weevils that we found in the brisbane area, queensland, australia. A single population of anaphes nitens, an egg parasitoid, has been used to control all.
It causes damage to eucalyptus in both larval and adult stages, in particular to the young leaves and repeated defoliation by g. This thesis concerns the development of semiochemical identification expertise and methodology at the university of pretoria. Gonipterus scutellatus is a species of weevil in the family curculionidae. Gonipterus is a genus of weevils in the family curculionidae. Curculionidae, and chrysomelid beetles in eucalyptus globulus plantations in southwestern australia. The eucalyptus snout beetle gonipterus scutellatus gyll. The eucalyptus snout beetle gonipterus scutellatus was used as a model insect in developing these methods, firstly because it is a known pest in the eucalyptus forestry industry of south africa. Gonipterus scutellatus eucalyptus snout beetle cabi. It is in two parts, of which the first deals with the identity of the weevil, its accidental introduction from australia into south. Media in category gonipterus the following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Gonipterus scutellatus wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Of australian origin, in the last 70 years it has spread on almost all the continents, producing great damages to eucalypt plantations. Keep in mind that the search is only based on the full taxon name.
Eucalyptus weevil gonipterus scutellatus family curculionidae this page contains information and pictures about eucalyptus weevils that we found in the brisbane area, queensland, australia. It feeds and breeds on eucalyptus trees and is endemic to australia. Pdf during august 2015, the weevil gonipterus scutellatus complex coleoptera curculionidae, a pest of eucalyptus spp. Gonipterus scutellatus, or the eucalyptus snout beetle, is native to australia. Curculionidae eppo a2 list now considered to be a complex of species was observed on eucalyptus globulusin piedimonte etneo catania province. Eucalypt hybrid susceptibility to gonipterus scutellatus. Gonipterus scutellatus gonpscoverview eppo global database. Biological control of eucalyptus snout beetle gonipterus scutellatus family curculionidae this page contains information and pictures about eucalyptus weevils that we found in the brisbane area, queensland, australia. Protein profiles of gonipterus scutellatus coleoptera. Eucalyptus snout beetle, gonipterus scutellatus gyll. Invasion history and management of eucalyptus snout beetles in the. Pest categorisation of the gonipterus scutellatus species complex.
The adult weevils are greyish to reddish brown with darker markings and approximately 10 millimetres long. Curculionidae, a major defoliator of the genus eucalyptus, which causes growth and economic losses, was detected in chile. Abstract the panel on plant health performed a pest categorisation of the australian eucalyptus snout. The control measures applied in the past have reduced the incidence of severe infestations, but where these measures break down the pest can cause multiple.
In in australia, where this beetle is a native, some eucalypt plantations have significant. Application methods many different application methods have been considered and tested. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Identification of volatile organic compounds from eucalyptus. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. This page was last edited on 27 february 2015, at 19. Biocontrol cases serious problems developed with the eucalyptus snout beetle in many african countries when eucalyptus spp. Sperm competition, cryptic female choice and prolonged mating. Females lay their eggs in slits chewed in the bark near. Jan 22, 2018 the panel on plant health performed a pest categorisation of the australian eucalyptus snoutbeetle gonipterus scutellatus coleoptera. Forestry department food and agriculture organization. Its has been intensively studied in biological control projects tooke, 1955, but nothing is known about its reproductive behaviour.