探検昆虫

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.

生息地: Gardens and fields

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaColeopteraCurculionidaeOtiorhynchus
Black Vine Weevil
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Black Vine Weevil

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Unisex Army

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

能力

Tough Shield

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

能力

Root Muncher

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

能力

Night Feeder

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

サイズと詳細

サイズ
7-12 mm
寿命
730-1095 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Larvae eat roots underground, while adults feed on leaves above ground.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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

よくある質問

Black Vine Weevilのサイズは何ですか?

7-12 mm

Black Vine Weevilの寿命は何ですか?

730-1095 日

Black Vine Weevilは何を食べますか?

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

Black Vine Weevilは通常どこに生息していますか?

Gardens and fields

Black Vine Weevilはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Black Vine Weevilの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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