EPPO Global Database

Oryctes rhinoceros(ORYCRH)

Distribution details in Mexico

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, few occurrences
Comments
Jackson et al. (2002) considered that Oryctes rhinoceros may be present in Mexico. The report is based on pictures of the pest and of damage posted on social media. Need to be confirmed.
References
* Jackson TA, Rincón MN, Villamizar LF, Paudel S (2022) Social media posts suggest that coconut rhinoceros beetle has established in the Western hemisphere. Journal of Applied Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.13083
------- report based on pictures of the pest and of damage. Need to be confirmed.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
United States of America Transient view...
United States of America Hawaii Transient view...