Red palm weevil
suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest [...] this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points for microbial agents that can [...] mandibles. The size and colour of adult weevils greatly varies. Most individuals in the Mediterranean area are about 30 mm long, with females 10 to 15% larger