Rhinocyllus, U, back, U_2014-01-17-182815 ZS PMax_12023078223_o Rhinocyllus conicus, the Eurasian flower head weevil, infests flower heads of Pitcher's thistle at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Its presence was first discovered in 2012. The weevil
Rhinocyllus, U, back, U_2014-01-17-182815 ZS PMax_12023078223_o Rhinocyllus conicus, the Eurasian flower head weevil, infests flower heads of Pitcher's thistle at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Its presence was first discovered in 2012. The weevil is a biocontrol agent for musk thistle, Carduus nutans. Picture by Wayne Boo. Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash, , ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200, link to a .pdf of our set up is located in our profile Rhinocyllus, U, back, ZS PMax
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