Charles Olsen, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org
recovered from shipment of Thymus vulgaris from Israel at Quarantine Atlanta, GA
L.L. Berry, Bugwood.org
Larva of the puncturevine seed weevil (Microlarinus lareynii), a biological control agent of puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris).
Charles Olsen, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org
Intercepted on Thymus spp. from Israel
Eric Coombs, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
adult seed weevil with oviposition scar just above
Eric Coombs, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
Adult feeding scars readily visible on underside of vine are best indicators of weevil presence
Eric Coombs, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
adult seed weevil