Ravenous Beetles Go Urban, Preying On Honolulu’s Iconic Coconut Palms

UPDATE: This story has been updated to include a response from the city of Honolulu. Urban Honolulu has been hit by tree-killing coconut rhinoceros beetles, renewing concerns about what would remain of the tropical cityscape if the ravenous pests chew their way through the coastline. The city previously was thought to be immune to the … Continue reading Ravenous Beetles Go Urban, Preying On Honolulu’s Iconic Coconut Palms