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| | Cypress weevil - Eudociminus mannerheimii |
 | | The cypress weevil, Eudociminus mannerheimii (Boheman), is a native insect that breeds primarily in scarred, weakened, or fallen bald cypress (Taxodium distichum [L.] L.C. Rich) and pond cypress (T. |
 | | Although the cypress weevil has not been a frequent pest of major economic importance, its occasional damage should be recognized, and the lack of information regarding its biology, potential hosts, and management, warrants further research. |
 | | Because cypress weevils are apparently attracted to weakened or wounded trees for breeding, the health and vigor of nursery stock should be maintained. |
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