Cotton weevils (Anthonomus grandis) mating on a leaf. This weevil is found on cotton plants. It has a long rostrum,which is an elongated part of the front portion of the head. The tip of the rostrum contains tiny chewing mouthparts that are used to bore into cotton plant stems for feeding. The female also lays eggs in the holes she makes,ensuring a supply of food for the developing larvae. Weevils form the largest family of beetles (Curculionidae) worldwide,containing 40,000 known species | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Goetgheluck, Pascal |
Taille de l’image : | 5273 px × 3542 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |