Author: Castel-Branco, A.J.F.
Title: A Lagarta dos Coquieros: (Nephantis serinopa Meyrick) na India Portuguesa
Description: Lisboa, Junta de Investigacoes, 1960. origboards. 24x17cm, 132,(11) pp. Series: Junta de Investigacoes do Ultramar, Estudos, Ensaios e Documentos, 79.. 11pp photoplates. Some rubbing, binding edge bumps, a hole to dustwrapper, Good. ¶ The Coconut Tree's Caterpillar: (Nephantic serinopa Meyrick) in Portuguese India". Includes a full English translation pages 81 - 129 + a 9- page French summary. Contents: The Coconut Tree: Historical Backround; Economical Importance; Vegetative Conditions of the Palm Groves; Attacked Areas; Nephantis serinopa Meyrick; Entomophagous; Means of Control; Other Insects; Conclusions.

Keywords: Coconut Palms, Coconuts, Tropical Agronomy, Palm Groves, Economic Entomology, Nephantis serinopa, Insect Pests, Phytopathology, Portuguese India