Definitions for bean weevil
bean wee·vil

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1. bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectusnoun

   larvae live in and feed on growing or stored beans

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1. Bean weevil

   The bean weevils or seed beetles are a subfamily (Bruchinae) of beetles, now placed in the family Chrysomelidae, though they have historically been treated as a separate family. They are granivores, and typically infest various kinds of seeds or beans, living most of their lives inside a single seed. The subfamily includes about 1,650 species and are found worldwide. Bean weevils are generally compact and oval in shape, with small heads somewhat bent under. Sizes range from 1 to 22 mm for some tropical species. Colors are usually black or brown, often with mottled patterns. Although their mandibles may be elongated, they do not have the long snouts characteristic of true weevils. Adults deposit eggs on seeds, then the larvae chew their way into the seed. When ready to pupate, the larvae typically cut an exit hole, then return to their feeding chamber. Adult weevils have a habit of feigning death and dropping from a plant when disturbed. Host plants tend to be legumes, but species will also be found in Convolvulaceae, Arecaceae, and Malvaceae, and several species are considered pests. One characteristic of the beetles which can be seen in the photo is that the elytra are short, not quite reaching the tip of the abdomen. Several species are native to Great Britain, but there are also records of several introduced species from stored products in warehouses and dwellings, although these species cannot proliferate outside of heated buildings in that climate.

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1. bean weevil

   A bean weevil is a type of beetle from the family Bruchidae, commonly known for infesting and damaging stored beans and other legumes during their larval stage. They are small insects, typically having a length of about 3-5mm, and are characterized by their elongated snouts. These insects are not true weevils but seed beetles, and are considered a significant pest in many parts of the world.

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1. Bean weevil

   The bean weevils or seed beetles are a subfamily of beetles, now placed in the family Chrysomelidae, though they have historically been treated as a separate family. They are granivores, and typically infest various kinds of seeds or beans, living for most of their lives inside a single seed. The family includes about 1,350 species found worldwide. Bean weevils are generally compact and oval in shape, with small heads somewhat bent under. Sizes range from 1 to 22 mm for some tropical species. Colors are usually black or brown, often with mottled patterns. Although their mandibles may be elongated, they do not have the long snouts characteristic of true weevils. Adults deposit eggs on seeds, then the larvae chew their way into the seed. When ready to pupate, the larvae typically cut an exit hole, then return to their feeding chamber. Adult weevils have a habit of feigning death and dropping from a plant when disturbed. Host plants tend to be legumes, but species will also be found in Convolvulaceae, Arecaceae, and Malvaceae, and several species are considered pests. One characteristic of the beetles which can be seen in the photo is that the elytra are short, not quite reaching the tip of the abdomen.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bean weevil in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bean weevil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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