Vine Weevil head Science Image

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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a Vine Weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) showing its compound eyes, the scape segment of both antennae and mandibles at the end of its rostrum. This beetle is a major pest of plants as the grubs, which live underground, totally destroy the roots. Magnification: x37 when printed 10 centimetres wide.