Balanogastris kolae explained

Balanogastris kolae, the kola weevil, is a species of insect that feeds on kola nuts.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. The biology of the kola weevil Balanogastris kolae on Cola acuminata and Cola verticillata . Ajibola M.. Daramola. December 31, 1981. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science . 2. 4. 201–204 . 10.1017/S1742758400001041. 86778081 .
  2. Ifebueme . N. M. . Okweche . S. I. . Umoetok . S. B. A. . Efficacy of bio-pesticidal plant products for the protection of Cola nitida (Schott & Endl.) against kola weevil, Balanogastris kolae Desbrochers (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in storage . International Journal of Tropical Insect Science . 2021 . 41 . 1 . 85–93 . 10.1007/s42690-020-00178-9. 257162133 .
  3. Web site: kola weevil, Balanogastris kolae Coleoptera: Curculionidae. www.invasive.org.