Core Points - A traveler was found carrying 36 live red-brown beetles, identified as "red-brown palm weevil," at the Dongxing Customs in Guangxi [1][2] - The beetles were discovered during a routine inspection of luggage, where an anomaly was detected in the X-ray image of the traveler's backpack [1] - The red-brown palm weevil is listed as a quarantine pest and an invasive species under Chinese law, which prohibits the unauthorized introduction of foreign species [2] Summary by Sections - **Incident Details** - The customs officials at Dongxing port detected an anomaly in the X-ray image of a traveler's backpack, leading to the discovery of a transparent plastic container filled with live beetles and their feeding materials [1] - A total of 36 live beetles were found, characterized by their red-brown color and elongated heads [1] - **Legal Implications** - The red-brown palm weevil is classified as a quarantine pest and an invasive species under the "List of Quarantine Pests for Entry into the People's Republic of China" and the "List of Key Management Invasive Alien Species" [2] - According to Chinese laws, including the "Biological Safety Law" and the "Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine Law," unauthorized introduction of foreign species is prohibited, and violators will face legal consequences [2]