Otiorhynchus sulcatus
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Otiorhynchus sulcatus is a species of flightless weevil, commonly known as the black vine weevil, that is a widespread horticultural pest of many ornamental and agricultural plants.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
horticultural pest
ⓘ
species of beetle ⓘ weevil ⓘ |
| adultActivityPeriod | nocturnal ⓘ |
| bodyColor | dull black to dark brown ⓘ |
| bodyLength | about 8–12 mm ⓘ |
| class | Insecta ⓘ |
| commonName |
black vine weevil
ⓘ
black vine weevil beetle ⓘ |
| controlMethod |
biological control with entomopathogenic fungi
ⓘ
biological control with entomopathogenic nematodes ⓘ chemical insecticides (various) ⓘ cultural control by sanitation and monitoring ⓘ |
| economicImpact |
reduces yield and plant quality in horticulture
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serious pest in nurseries and greenhouses ⓘ |
| family | Curculionidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feedingType | phytophagous ⓘ |
| genus | Otiorhynchus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSurfaceFeatures |
elytra with longitudinal grooves
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elytra with small tubercles ⓘ |
| hasWings | elytra fused ⓘ |
| hostRange | polyphagous ⓘ |
| introducedRange |
Australia
NERFINISHED
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New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ North America NERFINISHED ⓘ various temperate regions worldwide ⓘ |
| isFlightless | true ⓘ |
| isPestOf |
begonia
ⓘ
cyclamen ⓘ grapes ⓘ hemlock ⓘ many container-grown ornamentals ⓘ ornamental plants ⓘ raspberries ⓘ rhododendrons ⓘ strawberries ⓘ yews (Taxus spp.) ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| larvalHabitat | soil ⓘ |
| lifeStageDamage |
adults feed on foliage margins
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larvae damage roots and crowns ⓘ |
| nativeRange | Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| order | Coleoptera NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| overwintersAs |
larva
ⓘ
pupa (in some climates) ⓘ |
| phylum | Arthropoda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reproduction | parthenogenetic in many populations ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
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