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Derelomus piriformis (Hoffmann), a weevil species developing on Phoenix canariensis, is recorded from Israel for the first time. The species belongs to the group of weevils that are pollinators of palms. D. piriformis is a pollinator of P. canariensis, but at the same time is injurious to male flowers and occasionally also to female flowers. This group of weevils has not been previously recorded from Israel and adjacent countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]