Otiorhynchus (Otiorhynchus) meridionalis Gyllenhal, 1834

8 mm long Entiminae

comments (8)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Introduced to Europe, but still in low numbers, it seems? Posted 3 years ago
1. Claude CHAVAND
  
  Lion
  
  It looks quite frequent everywhere in France, scattered by horticulturalists ! Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Gotcha, it may just not be reported very often, and I guess it also depends on which system you check. Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

I like the nice light spread without any hot spots and dark shadows, a very clean specimen and pin sharp focus showing the eyes. Was this a studio shot? If so...
What do you do to clean the specimen? What is your work flow?
Did you have to hydrate the eyes?
How did you get the even light distribution?
Flash or continuous lighting, large light diffusers?
I struggle with black shinny insects and hot spots as well as dried up eyes. Posted 3 years ago
1. Claude CHAVAND
  
  Lion
  
  Yes it is studio photo and I try to keep insect alive as much as possible. I clean insects with a wet brush to remove the big particles but I retouch the photo afterward by software. My "studio" is a cylindrical white glass lamp shade where I rolled a LED ribbon around (externally). Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

That is a very ingenious idea! It is simple yet very effective. I will try it. Right now I use a sonic bath for cleaning but sometimes it still does not get clean enough. I never see the dirt until after the photo stacking. I need to always include a cleaning in my workflow before I start shooting. Posted 3 years ago
1. Claude CHAVAND
  
  Lion
  
  Agree, cleaning is not an option before shooting especially for insects less than 5 mm.
  But often insects get dirty when they are collected, in natura they are quite clean ! Posted 3 years ago
2. William Bodine
  
  Lion
  
  I took your idea and created a small light box using a sturdy paper box with tracing paper for my black ground beetle. I think it helped a lot. Thanks for the idea. I still like the idea of frosted glass or plastic, wrapped in LED lights and will probably use it. Posted 3 years ago

The Lilac Root Weevil

''Otiorhynchus meridionalis'', the lilac root weevil, is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. Lilac root wevils are shiny, brownish-black beetles, about 0.25 inches with long snout and geniculate antennae. They are common landscape pests, feeding on lilac, euonymous and peonies.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Claude CHAVAND