Acorn Weevil Larva

© Jim Baines

Acorn Weevil Larva

Uploaded: December 09, 2010

Description


In the fall the fully grown acorn weevil larva chews a perfectly round 1/8 inch hole in the side of the nut and emerges.

If you refer to your kids as "grubs" ... you might be an Entomologist

Texas Historic "Wedding Oak"
San Saba, Texas




Exif: F Number: 4.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: Strobe return light not detected., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 09, 2010

Outstanding capture and info Jim! Jeff #1334091

Jim Baines level-classic December 09, 2010

Emerging .. #9088999

Jack Gaskin December 09, 2010

Like the side by side but the emerging shot is my favorite..

I refer to the Grandson as a RUG RAT / Snot Slinger

Happy Shooting
Jack #9089101

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 09, 2010

I always see the holes but have never had the pleasure of seeing the grub that caused it...well, I'll be doggoned! (I say that a lot when I come to your corner of BP, Tex!:) And from the Wedding Tree in San Saba, to boot. Another "want-to-go" spot for me - hopefully, you got some shots of it! #9089693

Tammy Espino December 09, 2010

Well if it wern't for the bug I would love this!! :) Hee #9089882

Michelle Alton December 10, 2010

Did you know that Jane Goodall actually named her son "Grub?" I wonder if she was an entomologist.

Both of these are amazingly executed. I'll bet you picked up a whole bunch of acorns and brought them home in the hopes of being able to witness this! You must be an entomologist yourself! #9090887

Jane E. Kirn December 20, 2010

Great composition Jim! I love nature shots, bugs, critters and the whole package as you know. You are posting some really great finds. BTW, my daughter is a entomologist. She will dig this one. Keep them coming... #9116018

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