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WEEVILS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Grain Growing
- Crop Storage Facilities
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- granary weevil
1, record 1, English, granary%20weevil
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- green weevil 2, record 1, English, green%20weevil
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weevils feed on kernels, leaving only the hulls, and a severe infestation can reduce stored grain to a mass of hulls and frass(larval excrement). They often prepare the way for other insects that feed on damaged kernels but are unable to penetrate sound grain. In addition, the feeding weevils contribute to grain heating and further damage. The life cycle is similar for all weevils, with the females laying about 150 eggs.... Markings on their backs distinguish the species : the granary weevil is uniformly brownish or black in colour. 3, record 1, English, - granary%20weevil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
granary weevil: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 4, record 1, English, - granary%20weevil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Culture des céréales
- Entreposage des récoltes
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charançon des grains
1, record 1, French, charan%C3%A7on%20des%20grains
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les charançons se nourrissent des grains, ne laissant que les enveloppes. Une infestation importante peut réduire les céréales à une masse d'enveloppes et de déjections. Souvent, les charançons pavent la voie pour d'autres insectes qui, incapables de pénétrer à l'intérieur de grains sains, se nourrissent de grains endommagés. De plus, en se nourrissant, les charançons contribuent à l'échauffement du grain et causent ainsi des dommages supplémentaires. Tous les charançons, peu importe l'espèce, ont un développement similaire. La femelle pond environ cent cinquante œufs. [...] Les différentes espèces de charançons se distinguent par la couleur du corps : le charançon des grains a un corps uniformément brun sombre ou noir. 1, record 1, French, - charan%C3%A7on%20des%20grains
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charançon des grains : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 2, record 1, French, - charan%C3%A7on%20des%20grains
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Cultivo de cereales
- Almacenamiento de las cosechas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gorgojo de los graneros
1, record 1, Spanish, gorgojo%20de%20los%20graneros
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bearded weevil 1, record 2, English, bearded%20weevil
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... males of the species Rhinostomus barbirostris, or bearded weevil... have an elongated beak and front legs, and the beak is also distinguished by a thick covering of golden hairs. Male bearded weevils compete for females on the trunks of newly fallen palm trees, where the females, with their shorter beak, drill small holes in which to place their eggs. 1, record 2, English, - bearded%20weevil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Charançon barbu
1, record 2, French, Charan%C3%A7on%20barbu
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les mâles de l'espèce rhinostomus barbirostris (Charançon barbu) [...] ont un rostre et des pattes antérieures allongés. Le rostre est recouvert par un épais manteau de poils dorés. Les Charançons barbus mâles s'affrontent pour la possession des femelles. Ces insectes vivent sur des troncs de palmiers récemment abattus où la femelle, qui a un rostre plus court, creuse de petits trous dans l'écorce pour y placer ses œufs. 1, record 2, French, - Charan%C3%A7on%20barbu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- seed weevil
1, record 3, English, seed%20weevil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of numerous small weevils that live in seeds. 1, record 3, English, - seed%20weevil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weevil: Any of numerous snout beetles (group Rhynchophora) ... which although of small size may be very injurious as the larvae of some live in nuts, fruit, and grain and eat out the interior ... 1, record 3, English, - seed%20weevil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bruche
1, record 3, French, bruche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- laria 2, record 3, French, laria
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecte Coléoptère fort nuisible, de la famille des Bruchidés; il s'attaque aux poids, fèves, etc. 3, record 3, French, - bruche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Bruches à l'état parfait vivent sur les fleurs; les femelles déposent leur œufs sur l'ovaire de la fleur de plusieurs plantes légumineuses, de certaines céréales, ainsi que des palmiers et des caféiers. 3, record 3, French, - bruche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-03-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lesser grain borer
1, record 4, English, lesser%20grain%20borer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lesser grain borer is a cosmopolitan insect, but it survives best in tropical climates where it attacks cereals as well as milo and sorghum.... The lesser grain borer is a much more ferocious feeder than weevils and what they do not eat they spoil. The female lays about 300 to 400 eggs and the larvae feed on the kernel remains left by their parents. At 34 degrees C, it takes 25 days for a complete life cycle. The lesser grain borer is a small brown insect with a cylindrical form, about 3 millimetres long. Looking at the insect from the top, its head is completely hidden by the thorax, which forms a hood-like cover. Pronounced knobs protrude from the thorax. 2, record 4, English, - lesser%20grain%20borer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A parasite of stored grains. 3, record 4, English, - lesser%20grain%20borer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- petit perceur des céréales
1, record 4, French, petit%20perceur%20des%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le petit perceur des céréales est un insecte cosmopolite, qui prolifère toutefois essentiellement dans les régions tropicales où il attaque les céréales ainsi que le mil et le sorgho. [...] Le petit perceur des céréales est beaucoup plus vorace que les charançons; de plus, il gaspille une plus grande partie des céréales qu'il attaque. La femelle pond environ de trois cents à quatre cents œufs, et les larves se nourrissent des reliefs laissés par les adultes. À 34 degrés C, il faut vingt-cinq jours à l'insecte pour compléter son cycle évolutif. Le petit perceur des céréales est un insecte de couleur brune, de forme cylindrique, qui mesure 3,0 mm de longueur. Vue de haut, sa tête demeure entièrement cachée par le thorax qui l'encapuchonne et dont la surface dorsale, très bombée, forme de petites dents analogues à celles d'une râpe. 2, record 4, French, - petit%20perceur%20des%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parasite des grains entreposés. 3, record 4, French, - petit%20perceur%20des%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- true weevils
1, record 5, English, true%20weevils
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- weevils 1, record 5, English, weevils
correct, plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a very large family of beetles. The adults range in size from small to large; they have stout bodies and a hard carapace. Weevils have a long narrow snout projecting from the head, with a pair of short, jointed antennae toward the middle of this snout. 1, record 5, English, - true%20weevils
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- curculionidés
1, record 5, French, curculionid%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grande famille d'insectes, de l'ordre des coléoptères, qui comprend entre autres les charançons. 2, record 5, French, - curculionid%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cone- and seed-destroying
1, record 6, English, cone%2D%20and%20seed%2Ddestroying
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cone- and seed-feeding 1, record 6, English, cone%2D%20and%20seed%2Dfeeding
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Much interest has developed recently in cone- and seed-destroying insects primarily because of the large amount of forest regeneration work being done and because of the increased interest in forest tree improvement. 1, record 6, English, - cone%2D%20and%20seed%2Ddestroying
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most injurious [cone-and seed-destroying] insects are caterpillars, cone beetles, weevils, wasps, and maggots. 1, record 6, English, - cone%2D%20and%20seed%2Ddestroying
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conoséminiphage
1, record 6, French, conos%C3%A9miniphage
adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une espèce zoologique qui s'attaque à la fois aux cônes et aux graines des arbres. 1, record 6, French, - conos%C3%A9miniphage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus généralement, on a recensé parmi les larves de Diptères qui colonisent les cônes, des espèces primaires, conophages [...], séminiphages [...] et conoséminiphages [...] 1, record 6, French, - conos%C3%A9miniphage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conophage : Se dit d'une espèce zoologique qui ne s'attaque qu'aux cônes des arbres. 1, record 6, French, - conos%C3%A9miniphage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
séminiphage : Se dit d'une espèce zoologique qui ne s'attaque qu'aux graines. 1, record 6, French, - conos%C3%A9miniphage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Plant Diseases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shoot borer
1, record 7, English, shoot%20borer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insect that bores into the phloem or wood of growing shoots. 1, record 7, English, - shoot%20borer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Larvae of tip moths and terminal weevils are shoot borers. 1, record 7, English, - shoot%20borer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Maladies des plantes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- perceuse des pousses
1, record 7, French, perceuse%20des%20pousses
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecte qui perce des galeries dans les jeunes pousses des végétaux. 1, record 7, French, - perceuse%20des%20pousses
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Enfermedades de las plantas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- perforador de las yemas
1, record 7, Spanish, perforador%20de%20las%20yemas
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-05-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Crop Protection
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bud weevil
1, record 8, English, bud%20weevil
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Five insects that attack flowers or seed heads have been introduced from Greece and are established in the western United States for biological control of Yellow Starthistle. These include three weevils : the bud weevil, Bangusternus orientalis; the hairy weevil, Eustenopus villosus; and the flower weevil, Larinus curtus. 2, record 8, English, - bud%20weevil
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Protection des végétaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- anthonome
1, record 8, French, anthonome
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charançon dont les larves de plusieurs espèces se développent à l'intérieur de boutons floraux de Rosacées. 1, record 8, French, - anthonome
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Plant Diseases
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- terminal weevil
1, record 9, English, terminal%20weevil
correct, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- shoot weevil 1, record 9, English, shoot%20weevil
correct, specific
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of the family Curculionidae (Coleoptera) which causes serious damage in conifer seedlings and saplings, forest regeneration and Christmas tree plantations. 1, record 9, English, - terminal%20weevil
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminal weevils are usually grouped according to their mode of injury :(a) seedling-debarking weevils(pales weevils, pitch-eating weevils),(b) pine reproduction weevils,(c) root collar weevils(pine root collar weevil, Warren's collar weevil), and(d) terminal weevil(white pine weevil). 1, record 9, English, - terminal%20weevil
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Maladies des plantes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- charançon
1, record 9, French, charan%C3%A7on
see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coléoptère dont certaines espèces causent des dommages aux semences, aux jeunes plants de conifères ainsi qu'aux peuplements régénérés et aux plantations d'arbres de Noël. 2, record 9, French, - charan%C3%A7on
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Notre recherche ne nous a pas permis de retracer un découpage notionnel satisfaisant pour traduire «terminal weevil». On parlera donc tout simplement du charançon en mentionnant au besoin le spécifique (pin blanc, mélèze, sapin, etc.) que cette notion recouvre. Nous pourrions toutefois suggérer «charançon du conifère» puisque dans ce cas précis, ce type d'insecte s'attaque aux pins, épinettes et autres conifères. 2, record 9, French, - charan%C3%A7on
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-11-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- parasitic fungus
1, record 10, English, parasitic%20fungus
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The parasitic fungus Beauveria was the most novel practice, and the main form of biological control tested in the project. The fungus, which is native to the Andes but usually not found at population densities high enough to be an effective form of control, is mixed into the soil where potatoes are stored on the ground. The fungus attacks weevils when they emerge from the tubers to pupate in the ground. The fungus is easy to apply and is similar to the traditional use of ash to combat insect infestations in farmers’ stores. The effect of the parasitic fungus on the pest is highly visible; therefore, farmers were quick to comprehend the efficacy of this practice(Torres et al., 1993). 1, record 10, English, - parasitic%20fungus
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- champignon parasite
1, record 10, French, champignon%20parasite
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] champignons parasites, les insectes, les araignées rouges, les anguillules et les virus qui sont à l'origine de sérieuses pertes de récoltes. 2, record 10, French, - champignon%20parasite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-05-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- true leaf stage
1, record 11, English, true%20leaf%20stage
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
However, carrot weevils do not attack the new crop of carrots until they [the carrots] are in the first true leaf stage. 1, record 11, English, - true%20leaf%20stage
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- stade feuille vraie
1, record 11, French, stade%20feuille%20vraie
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stade foliaire qui suit le stade cotylédonnaire des plantes. On précise "stade une feuille vraie", "stade deux feuille vraie", etc. selon le cas. 2, record 11, French, - stade%20feuille%20vraie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1984-05-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- root weevil 1, record 12, English, root%20weevil
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
any of several Australian weevils of the genus Baryopadus : esp" a larva(B. squalidus that bores in the roots of the apple and pear. Dict. Webster(3rd New Intern. Dict.) 1, record 12, English, - root%20weevil
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- charançon des racines
1, record 12, French, charan%C3%A7on%20des%20racines
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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