Retracrus elaeis Keifer, 1975 a

Type host: Elaeis guineensis Jacquin

Type locality: Colombia (San Alberto, Bucaramanga)

Other host:; Bactris gasipaes Kunth (Ochoa et al. 1994); Chamaedorea costaricana Oerst. (this publication); Cocos nucifera L. (Genty & Reyes 1977)

Other locality: Costa Rica (Salas1, personal communication cited by Schlieske 1988); Brazil (São Paulo) (this publication)

Plant part: leaf

Remarks: it was observed causing numerous spots on leaves, initially dark, gradually becoming yellowish or orange. Some infested leaves can dry completely. Attacked plants can have yield impaired.