A New Kiwi Fruit Pest, Lymantor Coryli (Perris, 1853) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in Turkey

Abstract

Middle and East Black Sea regions are the primary kiwi production areas in Turkey. Depending on observations in these regions, bark beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) are detrimental on kiwi trees that are close to forests and hazelnut orchards. Although these pests usually cause damage on kiwi trunk and shoots, it was observed that Lymantor coryli (Perris, 1853) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) cause fruit damage and dropping in kiwi orchards in Findikli town (Rize province) in 2008. It is first time reported by this paper that L. coryli cause damage on kiwi fruits. In this paper, description, distribution, short life cycle and damage of L.coryli on kiwi fruits were given in addition to recommended control methods in kiwi orchards.