Pests of coconut palm - the Asiatic rhinoceros beetle
Abstract
The Asiatic rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, is a serious pest of mature coconut palms in Papua New Guinea. This insect was introduced to Papua New Guinea during World War II. It arrived first in East. New Britain and later spread to the New Ireland and Manus Provinces. At present this beetle is still found only in these 3 provinces. It must not be allowed to spread into other coconut growing provinces in Papua New Guinea.
