Weevil
Jan 1, 2020 09:32:37 #
When I first found this critter I thought to myself, "What the hell is this?" I've since discovered through this forum that this is a weevil. Coolest looking little dude, don't you think?
Jan 1, 2020 11:27:03 #
Jan 1, 2020 12:59:55 #
A nice find! This is an acorn weevil. Like all weevils their tiny mouth is at the end of their snout.
I have not see one of these for many years, and I would very much like to!
I have not see one of these for many years, and I would very much like to!
Jan 1, 2020 18:11:59 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice set, Bill. I wouldn't call him cute, though.
Bill?
Jan 1, 2020 18:12:57 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
A nice find! This is an acorn weevil. Like all weevils their tiny mouth is at the end of their snout.
I have not see one of these for many years, and I would very much like to!
I have not see one of these for many years, and I would very much like to!
Thanks Mark! It was a delightful find while camping!
Jan 2, 2020 09:34:39 #
Pysanka Artist wrote:
When I first found this critter I thought to myself, "What the hell is this?" I've since discovered through this forum that this is a weevil. Coolest looking little dude, don't you think?
Nice captures. I see many weevils down here in the South... I was lucky enough to capture a Weevil"s metamorphosis...https://www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/albums/72157712145549801
Jan 2, 2020 10:07:29 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Nice captures. I see many weevils down here in the South... I was lucky enough to capture a Weevil"s metamorphosis...https://www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/albums/72157712145549801
How cool Scott! How long did the process take?
Jan 2, 2020 10:15:31 #
Pysanka Artist wrote:
How cool Scott! How long did the process take?
A few weeks all told IIRC. The first image was on April 1st and the last on April 18th. I initially thought it was a caterpillar on the road when I spotted it. I kept it to note it changes.
Jan 2, 2020 11:19:11 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
A few weeks all told IIRC. The first image was on April 1st and the last on April 18th. I initially thought it was a caterpillar on the road when I spotted it. I kept it to note it changes.
IIRC?
Jan 2, 2020 11:21:11 #
What a marvelous find and a 5-star job of capturing it on camera. I've seen countless acorns with their tiny borehole in them however I have yet to see one of these beauties so thanks for sharing yours.
Jan 2, 2020 11:27:56 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
What a marvelous find and a 5-star job of capturing it on camera. I've seen countless acorns with their tiny borehole in them however I have yet to see one of these beauties so thanks for sharing yours.
My pleasure Sippy!
Jan 2, 2020 11:50:51 #
Pysanka Artist wrote:
IIRC?
If I Remember Correctly
Jan 4, 2020 16:44:51 #
Pysanka Artist wrote:
When I first found this critter I thought to myself, "What the hell is this?" I've since discovered through this forum that this is a weevil. Coolest looking little dude, don't you think?
A bit of FYI.
The tiny holes Gary mentions are chewed into the acorn. Then the female lays a tiny egg in the hole.
To collect these and many more species of weevils, collect the acorns with holes (most of them) and keep a few dozen in a pint Mason jar, loose, upside down seal to allow air.
Keep in a cool place and check regularly.
If two alike emerge at the same time, keep only the lesser of the two weevils.
Bill
Jan 4, 2020 16:57:52 #
Jan 4, 2020 23:53:25 #
tinusbum wrote:
weevils are a fav of mine,you captured that long snout well
Thanks!
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