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Black Vine Weevil Biology and Management
Journal of the American Rhododendron Society
 Richard S. Cowles
Conn. Agric. Expt. Station, Valley Lab.
P. O. Box 248
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone (860)683-4983
Fax (860)683-4987
Email Richard.Cowles@po.state.ct.us

References
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  • Zimmerman, G.; Simons, W. Experiences with biological control of the black vine weevil, Otiorhynchus sulcatus (F.). In: Samson, R. A.; Vlak, J. M.; Peters, D. (eds.). Fundamental and applied aspects of invertebrate pathology. pp. 529-533; 1987.



List of Figures
  • Figure 1. Adult Otiorhynchus sulcatus.


  • Figure 2. Black vine weevil feeding notches in rhododendron leaves.


  • Figure 3. Last instar black vine weevil larvae.


  • Figure 4. Black vine weevil pupae.


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