Aeolesthes holosericea (Fabricius)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Polyphaga: Chrysomeloidea: Cerambycidae: Cerambycinae: Cerambycini

Common name

Apple tree borer

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

It is most injurious species feeds on 45 different plant species in the forest area of India. The grubs of A. holosericea are known to damage healthy green trees, sickly standing trees and even freshly felled trees.

Apple, mango, guava, Acacia arabica, Bombax malabaricum, Careya arborea, Eucalyptus robusta, Ficus bengalensis, Shorea robust, etc.

Pest status

Major.

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