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A large glossy black weevil that is a major pest of palm trees across South America. The larvae bore into palm trunks, causing significant damage to coconut and oil palm plantations. Adults are strong fliers attracted to wounded palms by their fermentation odors.
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Its larvae, known as suri or chontacuro, are eaten as a delicacy in many Amazonian communities, often roasted or served in soups.