Hawaii Combats Coconut Rhino Beetles
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•Hawaii races to stop spread of tree-killing rhinoceros beetles, invasive species that can fly 2 miles and lay 140 eggs
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Coconut rhinoceros beetles are native to Africa , China and Southeast Asia .
The beetles were first found in Hawaii in 2013 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam .
They are nocturnal and can fly up to two miles when looking for a food source.
Officials say the beetles can kill coconut trees, palms and other tropical crops.
The DOA signed Act 231 this year put about $10 million aside for the department to bolster its invasive species work and biosecurity.
Additional rule changes are needed to prohibit the sale of infested plant materials, expert says.
Federal officials and invasive species experts are finalizing a report that will be delivered to the National Invasive Species Council .
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