W. J. Schroeder

Survival of Diaprepes abbreviatus larvae on selected native and ornamental Florida plants.

Of 65 ornamental nursery and 6 native plant species examined during 1976-7 at Plymouth, FL, only 9 species of nursery plants and 1 native plant species other than citrus and sugarcane appeared suitable for the development of larvae of Diaprepes abbreviatus (L.). Transport of infested ornamental plants could convey the weevil within and outside of the regulated area in south and central Florida. Native host species could contribute to local weevil populations in Florida.