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Diaprepes abbreviatus
Diaprepes root weevil, Citrus root weevil, Sugarcane rootstock borer weevil, Chichí
Diaprepes abbreviatus is a root-feeding weevil native to the Caribbean, where it is known colloquially as "chichí." It is a major agricultural pest that was accidentally introduced to Florida in 1964 and has since spread to California and Texas. The species causes significant economic damage to citrus, avocado, and other crops through larval feeding on root systems.