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‘Setting a thief to catch a thief’ – new biological control agent (weevils) released to tackle invasives at Hartbeespoort
A new biotype of weevil has been released at Hartbeespoort Dam, marking its first appearance in South Africa. Speaking to leading experts in the field, Daily Maverick unpacks what exactly biological ...
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The Triumph of Weevil
Imagine living your life with a 10-foot–long straw fastened to your face, like this acorn weevil does. That protrusion, called a rostrum, is highly useful for the weevil, however, allowing it to feed ...
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Beech leaf-mining weevils are small. But researchers say they shouldn't be underestimated
The beech leaf-mining weevil isn't very big at only two millimetres in length. But Acadia University biology professor Kirk Hillier says it shouldn't be underestimated because of its size.