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    Vine Weevil

    Having just yesterday evening finished re-potting my Auricular plants and disposing of a couple of vine weevil grubs in that process. Today I lifted a tray of mini plants to put them in a liquid feed and felt this on the underside of the tray.
    The adults play dead when disturbed. Now the question is, is it a newly emerged adult from last year, or had it laid a new batch of eggs. Maybe was it just scouting for new places to deliver its eggs. Still after making a few images I'm certain this one won't be causing any more problems in my greenhouse and it isn't playing dead now!!!

    Exif:ISO100, f9.5, 1/10sec hand held.

    Peter

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    #2
    Re: Vine Weevil

    Peter, I'm afraid I know nothing of the life cycle of vine weevils, but I know a cracking image when I see one. And that is one. Lovely detail, great depth of field, spot on composition and wonderful lighting.
    Last edited by AlexR!; 09-04-2016, 14:29.
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      #3
      Re: Vine Weevil

      Very nice detail and composition Peter

      Tom

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        #4
        Re: Vine Weevil

        Amazing detail Peter but what an ugly brute.

        Bill.
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          #5
          Re: Vine Weevil

          Well captured. Peter

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            #6
            Re: Vine Weevil

            Thanks everyone, after capturing this image I was checking some pots on the patio. One plant didn't look very fit, on trying to lift the pot by the plant (only a small pot approx 7 inch size) the plant came away in my hand!.
            I was left with one dead plant the majority of its root system eaten away, investigating the compost from the pot revealed at least twenty Vine Weevil grubs. Needless to say they went the same way as this adult, their party in my patio pot was the last one they would ever have. But not before I captured a few images. I haven't had time to look at the bug images yet but if they are any good I shall post one.
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              #7
              Re: Vine Weevil

              That's a very good shot Peter. He gave his life so you could show us
              Alan.

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                #8
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                Like!
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                  #9
                  Re: Vine Weevil

                  Super clear shot.

                  Au revoir Mr weevil and take your mates with you!
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                    #10
                    Re: Vine Weevil

                    I've never (knowingly) seen a vine weevil. Though I know the damage they can do. Excellent shot Peter, thanks.
                    Russell
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                      #11
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                      Impressive image, plus one less weevil, well done.
                      Neal

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                        #12
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                        Don't know about its lifecycle, but that's a nicely done image.
                        Andy
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                          #13
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                          Thanks for all your comments, much appreciated
                          Peter

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