Friday 16 September 2011

Vegetable Weevil

 Scientific name of Vegetable Weevil is listroderes difficilis
Region; Vegetable Weevil is founded in Australia and North America (subtropical areas).
Description; the adult is gray to brown beetle about 8mm (1/3in) long that lays its eggs on the stem and crowns of plants. The Larvae, to 1.2 cm (1/2in) long, are cream initially, turning green. Both adults and larvae cause damage.  There is one generation per year .Damage tends to occur in cool weather (usually in spring and autumn).

Damage; small irregular holes are eaten around the base of the plants by Vegetable Weevil . Whole leaves can be removed and holes eaten in fleshy parts around the crown of the plants. Root crops can also be eaten underground. Small plants and seedling can be killed outright.Complete story here ;Vegetable Weevil

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