The Biology of the Mariana Coconut Beetle, Brontispa Mariana Spaeth, on Saipan, and the Introduction of Parasites from Malaya and Java for Its Control
Lange, H. Jr (1950). The Biology of the Mariana Coconut Beetle, Brontispa Mariana Spaeth, on Saipan, and the Introduction of Parasites from Malaya and Java for Its Control. doi:10.1079/cabicompendium.10060.
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Abstract: Document concerning a scientific report on the biology of the Mariana coconut beetle Brontispa mariana Spaeth on Saipan. The report includes a detailed account of the beetle’s life cycle, behavior, and impact on coconut palms within the geographic focus of Saipan in the Mariana Islands. It covers the introduction and establishment of parasitic species from Malaya and Java as biological control agents against the beetle. The document dates from the mid-20th century, reflecting research and control efforts during that period. The report is structured as a comprehensive biological survey combined with a policy review of pest control measures implemented by agricultural and environmental agencies. It discusses entomological taxonomy, pest management strategies, and ecological interactions between the beetle and its introduced parasites. The treatment of Micronesia is explicit through the focus on Saipan, a key island within the region, and the implications of biological control in this Pacific island context. The document references institutional involvement in pest control programs and includes data on the effectiveness of parasite introduction from Southeast Asia. The report integrates field observations, experimental results, and historical accounts of pest outbreaks and control initiatives, providing a thorough examination of the subject within the domains of entomology, agriculture, and environmental management.
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