EPPO Global Database

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus(RHYCFE)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Cocos nucifera (CCNNU) Major host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Phoenix canariensis (PHXCA) Major host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Phoenix dactylifera (PHXDA) Major host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).
Agave americana (AGVAM) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith TR, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
------- Attempts to rear the pest on Agave americana failed.
Areca catechu (ARMCA) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Arecaceae (1PALF) Host
Arenga pinnata (AGBPI) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Bismarckia nobilis (BIMNO) Host
* Roda A, Kairo M, Damian T, Franken F, Heidweiller K, Johanns C, Mankin R (2011) Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), an invasive pest recently found in the Caribbean that threatens the region. EPPO Bulletin 41, 116-121.
Borassus flabellifer (BASFL) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Brahea armata (EYHAR) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
Brahea edulis (EYHED) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
Butia capitata (BUJCA) Host
* Griffo R, Martino V, Pesapane G (2008) [Rhynchophorus ferrugineus detected on others species of palms] Il floricoltore no. 1-2, 37-39 (in Italian).
Calamus merrillii (CLUME) Host
* Braza RD (1988) Asiatic palm weevil destroys rattan too. Canopy International 13(6), p 6.
Caryota cumingii (CAWCU) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Caryota maxima (CAWMA) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Chamaerops humilis (CMEHU) Host
* Giovino A, Scibetta S, Gugliuzza G, Longo S, Suma P, La Mantia T (2012) Attacks of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera Curculionidae) on natural specimens of dwarf fan palm Chamaerops humilis L. (Arecaceae) in Sicily. Naturalista siciliano, S. IV, 46(3), 427-433.

* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
Corypha umbraculifera (CPYUM) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).
Corypha utan (CPYUT) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Dictyosperma album (DYTAL) Host
* Roda A, Kairo M, Damian T, Franken F, Heidweiller K, Johanns C, Mankin R (2011) Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), an invasive pest recently found in the Caribbean that threatens the region. EPPO Bulletin 41, 116-121.
Elaeis guineensis (EAIGU) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Howea forsteriana (HOWFO) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
Jubaea chilensis (IUBCH) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
Livistona chinensis (LIVCH) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Livistona decora (LIVDE) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Livistona saribus (LIVSA) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.
Livistona subglobosa (LIVSG) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.
Metroxylon sagu (MTRSA) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Oncosperma horridum (ONPHO) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Oncosperma tigillarium (ONPFI) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Phoenix sylvestris (PHXSY) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).
Phoenix theophrasti (PHXTH) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.
Pritchardia pacifica (PWDPA) Host
* Roda A, Kairo M, Damian T, Franken F, Heidweiller K, Johanns C, Mankin R (2011) Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), an invasive pest recently found in the Caribbean that threatens the region. EPPO Bulletin 41, 116-121.
Roystonea regia (ROYRE) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).

* Wahizatul AA, Chong JL, Zakeri HA, Norhayai Y, Wan BWO, Yong KW, Ainatun NZ, Modh HH (2017) The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: current issues and challenges in Malaysia. Oil Palm Bulletin 74, 17-24.
Sabal palmetto (SABPA) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).
Saccharum officinarum (SACOF) Host
* Jaya S, Suresh T, Sobhitha Rani RS, Sreekumar S (2000) Evidence of seven larval instars in Rhynchophorus ferrugineus reared on sugarcane. Journal of Entomological Research 24, 27-31.
Strelitzia nicolai (STZNI) Host
* Fiorella A, Speciale M, Lo Verde G, Massa B (2015) Strelitzia nicolai (Strelitziaceae), new host plan for Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera Curculionidae) in Sicily. Naturalista sicil.iano S. IV, 39(2), 2015, 435-438.
Syagrus romanzoffiana (AQSRO) Host
* Malumphy C, Moran H (2007) Red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Plant Pest Notice, Central Science Laboratory (Defra, GB) 50, 1-3.
Trachycarpus fortunei (TRRFO) Host
* Esteban-Duran J, Yela JL, Beitia Crespo F & Jimenez Alvarez A (1998) [Exotic curculionids liable to be introduced into Spain and other EU countries through imported vegetables.] Boletín de Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas 24, 23 – 40 (in Spanish).
Washingtonia filifera (WATFI) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.
Washingtonia robusta (WATRO) Host
* Longo S, Anderson PJ, Smith RT, Stanley JD, Inserra RN (2011) New palm hosts for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, in Sicily. Palms 55(1), 15-20.

* Roda A, Kairo M, Damian T, Franken F, Heidweiller K, Johanns C, Mankin R (2011) Red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), an invasive pest recently found in the Caribbean that threatens the region. EPPO Bulletin 41, 116-121.