Transmission by Maize Weevils of Aspergillus flavus and Its Survival on Selected Corn Hybrids123

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Abstract
Ears of corn, Zea mays L., hybrids infested with maize weevils, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, previously exposed to spores of Aspergillus flavus (Link) had almost twice as much fungal infection as ears infested with unexposed weevils. Hybrids differed in amount of insect damage and fungal infection. Apparently, the maize weevil can contribute significantly to increased A. flavus infection on corn ears by transporting spores and damaging corn kernels.