A new species of
Callispa Baly (Coleoptera,Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae,Callispini) infesting coconut?palm (
Cocos nucifera L.) in India
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| Authors: | K M Shameem K D Prathapan |
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| Institution: | 1.Department of Entomology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani P.O., Trivandrum - 695 522, Kerala, India |
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| Abstract: | Callispa keram
sp. n. infesting coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) in Kerala, India is described and illustrated. Livistona chinensis R.Br. and Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cham.) Glassman are reported as additional host plants. |
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| Keywords: | Chrysomelidae coconut Callispa new species host plants insect pest India |
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