Paysandisia archon (Burmeister, 1800)


Paysandisia archon: Adult (S-France, Vaucluse, late July 2014, photo: Emmanuel Ruiz) [M] Paysandisia archon: Adult (S-France, Vaucluse, late July 2014, photo: Emmanuel Ruiz)

Host plants:
The larvae live in the tip of palms.

Habitat:
In Europe, Paysandisia archon is usually found near the coast on planted palms. But it also uses native Chamaerops.

Life cycle:
The larva lives within petioles and the softer tip of trunk. It often lets die off the plant. Thus this splendid species is considered a pest.

Remarks:
Paysandisia archon is native to S-America. It has been introduced by accident into the Mediterranean and is now found there for example in Spain, S-France and Italy.


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