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11-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Pea Weevil (Bruchus pisorum)

Found on a patch of wild-growing goutweed, this tiny beetle (about 4 mm in size), may be in the Bruchidae family. The larvae develop in the seeds of peas, but in the wild, they develop on seeds of cow-vetch (Vicia) and sweet-pea (Laythrus), both of which are abundant around the site where this was found. Also called Pea Beetle, this is not a true weevil but a member of the leaf-eating beetles (Chrysomelidae).

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Dan the Man14-Jun-2014 11:21
Very cute... Thank you for sharing!
Stephanie14-Jun-2014 09:13
What a cute little insect! V
Torben Jorgensen14-Jun-2014 07:58
Great find and shot. v
Helen Betts14-Jun-2014 06:23
Such an interesting mosaic-shell, and looks quite nice on the blossoms. V.
Sam Rua14-Jun-2014 06:06
Wow. That is a nice close-up for such a small beetle. Nice comp, Christine.
Hank Vander Velde14-Jun-2014 00:00
Nice sharp macro image of this small Beetle Christine.
Walter Otto Koenig13-Jun-2014 22:42
Very nice with these patterns, flowers and green background. "V"
Patricia Kay13-Jun-2014 22:26
Beautiful image Christine...It is a decorative beetle... I like the design...BV
Guest 13-Jun-2014 22:20
A bit of copper iridescence, beautifully patterned. V
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