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Victor Sarto i Monteys, Servei de Proteccio dels Vegetals, Bugwood.org
Palm borer
Paysandisia archon

Palm borer (Paysandisia archon) is an insect pest of palm trees. It is a native of South America and was first detected in Europe.

Damage from this pest is caused by larval feeding in stems and trunks.

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