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Black Vine Weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

The Black Vine Weevil is a small, black bug that loves to munch on plants. It has a long snout and can be found in gardens and fields, where it hides during the day and comes out at night.

Lebensraum: Gardens and fields

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The Black Vine Weevil is a dull, dark brown to black insect with a hard, lumpy exoskeleton. It features a distinctive short, broad snout, also known as a rostrum, and often has small yellowish or orange specks on its back. Unlike many insects, it lacks functional wings and cannot fly.

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Black Vine Weevil
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Black Vine Weevil

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Wow, female Black Vine Weevils don't need a male to have babies!

Wow, their babies live hidden underground for many months!

Wow, their special snouts are perfect for chewing notches in leaves!

Wow, their strong legs help them climb up smooth walls and pots!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Unisex Army

Black Vine Weevil can reproduce without a mate because females lay eggs alone, creating an army of clones!

Fähigkeit

Tough Shield

Black Vine Weevil has a very hard outer shell that helps them stay safe from hungry birds and other predators.

Fähigkeit

Root Muncher

Black Vine Weevil larvae can eat plant roots underground, which helps them hide from danger and find food.

Fähigkeit

Night Feeder

Black Vine Weevil is active at night, helping them avoid predators that hunt during the day.

Maße und Details

Größe
7-12 mm
Lebenserwartung
730-1095 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

These plant-eating insects munch on a wide variety of leaves, stems, and roots!

Altersunterschiede: Larvae eat roots underground, while adults feed on leaves above ground.

Hauptnahrung

  • Rhododendron leaves
  • Taxus baccata needles
  • Strawberry plants
  • Cyclamen tubers
  • Primula roots

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Wolf Spider

Pardosa amentata

Adult weevils are a food source for spiders.

parasitizes

Entomopathogenic Nematode

Steinernema kraussei

Nematodes infect and kill weevil larvae in the soil.

eats

Strawberry

Fragaria ananassa

Weevils chew notches in leaves and larvae eat roots.

eats

Rhododendron

Rhododendron ponticum

Adult weevils cause characteristic leaf notching.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Don't touch bugs without asking an adult first, as some can be harmful.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Black Vine Weevil?

7-12 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Black Vine Weevil?

730-1095 Tage

Was frisst Black Vine Weevil?

These plant-eating insects munch on a wide variety of leaves, stems, and roots!

Wo findet man Black Vine Weevil normalerweise?

Gardens and fields

Wie jagt Black Vine Weevil?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Black Vine Weevil?

6

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