2020
NT2470 : Vine Weevil - Otiorhynchus sulcatus
taken 4 years ago, near to Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland
Vine Weevil - Otiorhynchus sulcatus
A beautiful beetle, except to gardeners, for whom it is one of the most damaging pests. Both its larvae and adults do a lot of damage to roots and leaves of a wide range of plants. This one was 11 mm long and was resting on the side of a compost bin - it was moved to make photography easier. Their wing cases [elytra] are fused, so they cannot fly; they are parthenogenetic, and eggs develop into females unless fertilized. A close-up of head and antenna can be seen in
NT2470 : Vine Weevil - detail.
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