First report of Rhabditis(Rhabditella) axeiwith the invasive palm borer Paysandisia archon

Rhabditis (Rhabditella) axeiis a free-living, pseudoparasitic, necromenic, and parasitic nematode, depending on the host. This species feeds mainly on bacteria present in decaying organic matter, soil, and other substrates; however, in its parasitic form, it can colonize some species of snails. Moreover, the presence of R. axeihas also been detected in birds and mammals, including humans.