#Presence of devastating pest confirmed on Socotra Island
“#Presence of devastating pest confirmed on Socotra Island” Phoenix dactylifera date palm trees infected by the red palm weevil on Socotra Island between Hadiboh and Hawlaf. A-C. Date palm trees destroyed by R. ferrugineus in the last stage of infestation. D-F. Presence of the animals in the trunk, as cocoons (D), adults (E, F inset)…