Damage of vines by a book borer anobiid, Gastrallus immarginatus (Müller), (Coleoptera: Anobiidae)

Abstract

We were told of the presence of insects in and around of vine products in a cafeteria in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, in May 2019. Our investigation identified the insects as Gastrallus immarginatus, which is also known as old book pest. We reported this occurrence as a case of damage to vine products by this species.