Coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), continues to devastate coconut palms around Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Q3 Agricultural and Biological Sciences
EPPO Bulletin Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1111/epp.13062
Trevor Jackson, Marjorie Kemoi, Bala Asigau, Laurie Oki, David Tenakanai, Solomon Sar, Sulav Paudel
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The coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) is an invasive pest from South-East Asia that poses a significant threat to coconut palms in tropical regions. First detected on the mainland of Papua New Guinea in 2009 near Jacksons International Airport, located on the southern coast of the mainland near the city of Port Moresby, coconut rhinoceros beetle spread rapidly throughout Port Moresby and along the coast. This study utilized historical records, satellite imagery, on-site surveys and stakeholder interviews to assess the impact of coconut rhinoceros beetle in three Port Moresby locations: the Gateway Hotel gardens, the Kilakila settlement and the Pacific Adventist University plantation. Results indicated severe coconut palm losses, over 90%, 80% and 40% at the three sites, respectively, with significant economic repercussions, including a sharp rise in local coconut prices. These findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive management and mitigation strategies to protect Papua New Guinea's coconut palm ecosystems and dependent livelihoods.

椰子犀牛甲虫(鞘翅目:金龟子科)继续破坏巴布亚新几内亚莫尔兹比港周围的椰子树
椰子犀牛甲虫(Oryctes rhinoceros)是一种来自东南亚的入侵害虫,对热带地区的椰子树构成重大威胁。椰子犀牛甲虫于2009年首次在巴布亚新几内亚大陆的杰克逊国际机场附近被发现,该机场位于大陆南部海岸的莫尔斯比港附近,椰子犀牛甲虫迅速蔓延到整个莫尔斯比港和沿海地区。本研究利用历史记录、卫星图像、现场调查和利益相关者访谈来评估椰子犀牛甲虫对莫尔兹比港三个地点的影响:盖特威酒店花园、基拉基拉定居点和太平洋复基督大学种植园。结果显示,三个地点的椰树损失严重,分别超过90%、80%和40%,造成了严重的经济影响,包括当地椰子价格大幅上涨。这些发现强调了迫切需要全面的管理和缓解战略,以保护巴布亚新几内亚的椰子树生态系统和依赖的生计。
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EPPO Bulletin
EPPO Bulletin Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Horticulture
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期刊介绍: As the official publication of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization, the EPPO Bulletin publishes research findings on all aspects of plant protection, but particularly those of immediate concern to government plant protection services. Papers are published in English and French, with summaries also in Russian.
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