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Rice Weevil

Monday, 29 October 2012

 The rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) is a serious stored product pest which attacks several crops, including wheat, rice, and maize. The adults are around 2 mm long with a long snout. The body color appears to be brown/black, but on close examination, four orange/red spots are arranged in a cross on the wing covers. It is easily confused with the similar looking maize weevil, but there are several distinguishing features. Adult rice weevils survive for up to 2 years. Females lay 2-6 eggs per day and up to 300 eggs over their lifetime.

 Rice Weevil
 Rice Weevil
 Rice Weevil
 Rice Weevil

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