The citrus root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus) is a new invasive insect pest of specialty crops in Leon County. First specimens of the insect were collected at the FAMU Center for Viticulture and ...

While growers battle citrus canker in South Florida, another, perhaps more insidious pest is wreaking havoc on Florida's citrus trees. The Diaprepes root weevil, known among growers as the "evil ...

Alias: The Lilac root weevil is a solid black beetle-like insect that is approximately a quarter of an inch long. The adult form has jointed antennae and an extended mouth that resembles the face of a ...