Rice weevil atenna. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the end of a rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) antenna. It is covered in many sensory hairs for the detection of movement and smell. This weevil is a major pest of stored rice in warmer parts of the world. The female lays its eggs inside the grains and the developing larvae feed on the grains,hollowing them out | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Nishinaga, Susumu |
Taille de l’image : | 3638 px × 4812 px |
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