Palm-pests
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Camarotini
Camarotini is a tribe of weevils within the family Curculionidae, subfamily Curculioninae. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with palms (Arecaceae), with larvae typically developing in palm tissues. The tribe contains several genera of economic importance due to their impact on coconut and other palm crops.
Phytoptidae
Phytoptidae is a family of eriophyoid mites in the order Trombidiformes, comprising approximately 75 described species across 17 genera. These microscopic, four-legged mites are obligate phytophages that exhibit diverse life strategies including vagrant surface feeding, gall induction, and endoparasitism beneath plant epidermis. The family is primarily associated with angiosperms, though some lineages inhabit conifers. Notable genera include Phytoptus, Retracrus, Austracus, Novophytoptus, and Oziella. Many species are economically significant as agricultural pests of palms, hazelnuts, and other crops.
Tachinini
tachinid flies
Tachinini is a tribe of bristle flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) comprising numerous parasitoid species. Members exhibit diverse morphological features including sexual dimorphism in some genera, with males of certain taxa displaying distinctive sexual patches on abdominal tergite 5. The tribe includes important biological control agents targeting lepidopteran pests, particularly defoliators of palm trees.