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Black vine weevil, SEM
Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus), on a leaf, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This insect is a pest that attacks a wide range of plants, including the yew, rhododendron, azalea, laurel, juniper, grape, holly, strawberry and many other woody and herbaceous plants. O. sulcatus is parthenogenic, meaning that it reproduces without sexual fertilization. There are no male black vine weevils, and the adults are all flightless female black vine weevils. The adults feed on the foliage of the host plants, while the grubs feed on the roots, and cause even more damage than the adults. Magnification: x4 at 6x7cm size
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Asexual Beetle Flightless Insecta Parthenogenic Pest Weevil Otiorhynchus Sulcatus
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This print showcases the intricate details of a Black vine weevil, captured using a coloured scanning electron microscope (SEM). The image reveals the pest perched on a leaf, highlighting its distinctive features. Known as Otiorhynchus sulcatus in scientific terms, this insect poses a threat to various plants such as yew, rhododendron, azalea, laurel, juniper, grape, holly, strawberry and many others. What makes this species particularly intriguing is its reproductive behavior. O. sulcatus is parthenogenic - it reproduces without sexual fertilization. Surprisingly enough, there are no male black vine weevils; all adults are flightless females. While these adults feed on the foliage of their host plants, it is actually their grubs that cause even more damage by feeding on the roots. With a magnification of x4 at 6x7cm size in this SEM image from Science Photo Library's collection of nature and wildlife photography captures not only the beauty but also provides valuable insights into the world of insects and plant interactions. This photograph serves as an educational tool for researchers studying invertebrates or individuals fascinated by zoology and entomology alike.
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