This Weevil Has Puppet Vibes But Drills Like a Power Tool | Deep Look
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- This fuzzy acorn weevil can’t crack open acorns like a woodpecker or chomp through them like a squirrel. Instead, she uses her incredibly long snout, called a rostrum, to power-drill through an acorn’s tough and resilient shell. And it's not just lunch on her mind - she's also making a nursery for her babies.
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This tiny, fuzzy acorn weevil can’t crack open acorns like a woodpecker or chomp through them like a squirrel. Instead, she uses her incredibly long snout, called a rostrum, to power-drill through their tough and resilient shell.
The weevil starts by probing an acorn’s surface with her supersensitive antennae. She likes the acorns that are still soft and green. Once she finds a good nut, she begins to chew.
The weevil’s rostrum curves downward to let her bite straight into the acorn she’s standing on. Normally, this would mean the tunnel she makes would also curve. But as the weevil eats, she walks her body in a circle around the hole, drilling an arrow-straight tunnel. The naturally arched rostrum straightens as it drills.
But this weevil has more than lunch on her mind - she’s also making a nursery. A few days after she deposits her eggs, larvae will hatch and chew their way out of the acorn. The larvae quickly burrow beneath the soil for protection, where they remain pupating into adults before emerging to start the cycle over..
--- Are acorn weevils harmful to oak trees?
The weevils have no impact on mature oak trees. The larvae eat what's inside the acorn but don't harm the tree itself.
--- Are acorn weevils pests?
Yes, the weevils are considered pests for many species of oak tree, because they lay their eggs inside the acorn. Those seeds might be less likely to sprout than uninfested acorns. But some may still manage to grow into new oak seedlings.
- Are there other species of weevils?
There are approximately 60,000 species of weevils. Weevils are beetles known for elongated snouts.
--- Do weevils carry disease?
No. Though they are associated with some of the basic foods we consume, weevils are not associated with the transmission of any infectious diseases affecting human beings.
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Hi everybody! My name is Rosa Tuirán and I'm the producer of this Deep Look episode. If you have any questions, I will do my best to answer them! Thanks for watching :)
Hey Rosa, this was a great episode! I was wondering, do you happen to know how the rotating motion helps to bore a hole in the acorn? I would have assumed that the rostrum was shaped or textured in a way that made it function something like a drill bit, but from what I can see it looks mostly smooth...
Do female weevils try to reach into another one's burrow and kill the eggs? Like an interspecies competition sort of thing. Maybe they like to dig under the cap because it hides the burrow better.
WHY IS IT SO FRIEND SHAPED 👹👺👹👺❓❓❓
Do you prefer the boots or the snoot on an acorn weevil?
amazing video! boots and snoots for life
I love acorn weevils, they’re such an odd creature and look hilariously derpy when they drill into things with those head turns.
Oh man I love your pfp
@@nobarquito Thanks man, I’m a pastry chef.
"Derpy" is still a thing ?
@@iridium8341 If you're going that far, so is the human race. Try to enjoy something and not be that one person that ruins everything.
@@marquisethomas5611 eh, it's a general internet term, like snek. But no one really calls things epic anymore. Definitely don't hear that one much anymore lol
One of the main reasons I love this channel is that it is a great place to see proper insect appreciation. Also, I know weevils are one of the most destructive insects to agriculture, but I can't help, but love their little snoot faces. I also love it how insects can mimic human machines while still being organic.
Insects don’t mimic human machines, human machines mimic insects
Glad you enjoy it!
It's more like us humans are the ones copying nature in a more technological way
@@Lukeorice Not just insects and not always mimicking
@@Lukeorice It's just convergence due to optimal function. Neither mimics the other.
two German weevils are in line for the Acorn night club;
"Hans, are we going to get in?"
"Well Fritz, weevil or weevon't"
this is too perfect 😂
Perfect 👌😄
😂😂😂
LMAO
W's at the beginning of German words tend to be pronounced v as well.
I love how the head is basically a ball joint, i wonder what the anatomy of that head looks like, because most insects cant rotate their heads that far.
I imagine most insects don't need to because they can see behind them with turning their necks.
@@LimeyLassen no most insects have large round eyes on the sides of their head, not the front. Let's them see in basically 360⁰
@@Leto_0 I think that is what they meant
Hoverflies I saw can rotate their head pretty well, but not like a ball joint
@@LimeyLassen "these neckturners think theyre all cool when we're actually the better and more efficient species with our perfectly positioned eyes" - a bug said to another
I am always amazed at the skills of Deep Look videographers/photographers, and one of the world's most enjoyable narrators. What an awesome team! Thank you guys for making the world better by educating and entertaining the rest of us.
Wow, thank you!
What i love about Deep Look is they don’t subscribe human moralities to animals and insects. If they do, they do it jokingly.
I agree. It's objective and easy to digest. The production quality is so high! One of my favorite channels.
Yes, indeed. Awesome photography
@@kyuutatsu*ascribe
The way she said ''But that's okay'' talking about the male's rostrum length!
😂😅
*That’s what she said*
Knew I suspected a sly joke😂😂
size doesn’t matter 🤩
It‘s average 😡
this the cutest and fluffiest bug i have ever seen
SO FLUFFY
@@KQEDDeepLookcan we have them as pets?
wait until you find out about moths! theres flannel moths, poodle moths, even luna moths have a bit of fuzz to them. theyre SO fluffy
Moths are super fluffy too! With big cute (or creepy sometimes) eyes. :)
Never thought I'd describe an animal as 'vaguely steampunk', but here we are.
now i can't see it any other way
What an amazingly accurate observation!
It's not steampunk.
oh enlighten us@@chad9166
@@chad9166 they said 'vaguely steampunk' and it's easy to see why- it almost looks clockwork
I only recently learned that weevils literally drill by turning their heads! It explains why some of them have a head and thorax that form ball-and-socket joints, so cool!
These are my worst nemesis when foraging acorns. But I must admit they're really cool
Is acorn edible?
So true! What do you make with them? Our family's favorite is acorn pancakes.
@@fernald2201 Of course. They can be used in a lot of recipes. Acorn pancakes are delicious.
I was gonna say. I've never met a squirrel on TH-cam.
@@KQEDDeepLookyes~ 🤤🤤🤤
4:12 I love how awkward their limbs are for “fighting” rather than maneuvering. No spikes or horns either, so they’re just awkwardly batting and patting each other in ferocious mom-to-mom combat.
it's funnier due to how simple their lives are
Not gonna lie, I burst out laughing when we learned about her scrobes. Just the scientific term "scrobes" was enough to send me 💀
This is so weird. I’ve been really into weevils lately and decided they’re probably the cutest of all insects, and last week I though “I hope deep look does a weevil video some time”. Weird. And awesome. Just like weevils.
You willed it into existence!
How does someone get "really into weevils", I'm not judging it's just the type of bizarre statement I didn't expect to read today
@@obnoxiouspedant how does one not get really into weevils?! Have you seen their little heads?
@@jadusiv FAIR point
Most peeps here probably came from Reddit. Weevils got viral like last year and they even have their own subreddit!
I never knew how much I needed to see these goofy little things. They're absolutely adorable with their big eyes and comically large snouts
2:25 i feel like there's a hidden joke here after hearing her say "but that's okay"
"Do not underestimate the power of my snoot!"
Boots n’ Snoots is becoming the popular parlance.
Omg I had no idea weevils are so cute! Really enjoyed this Deep Look 😊
Thanks so much!👃
Must be why theres entire Subreddits devoted to cute weevils.
*Acorn weevils remind me of a cross between a Muppet (looks and fuzziness) and a robot (how they swivel their heads like that as they drill into the acorn).*
Apt comparison
even got the poker nose like Gonzo
Look like a steampunk styled insect lol
Other than jumping spiders, I can't think of any other arthropod that has such forward-facing eyes. Really helps emphasize how little these are threatened.
Your comment made me wonder if google had any other ones to show me, which led to me re-learning about the existence of ogre-faced spiders. I guess they can't all be cute.
Edit: i also forgot matises have front facing eyes :)
wolf spider eyes are pretty cute !
@@rbitrary Ah yes, I forgot about those. Good example.
Yeah weevils are often an invasive species right? Like lantern flies, it's a shame they gotta go. People need to be more aware of ecosystems
I feel biased toward liking creatures with forward facing eyes.
"You'll only know them by their SHORT rostrum, but that's okay..." Love this. 😂🤣
Having educational channels of this quality at our fingertips truly is a privilege. Love you deep look
had one of these cuties land on my hand! they're soooo soo tiny, she tried to drill her little nosie into me and was like....oh? not acorn, ill stay here and clean myself! it was adorable. (just checked my pics after the video! looks like a HE actually!)
Love this episode!
So kind of you 😊.
Hello to you Michael 👋
Such hard working creature.
It would be so neat if engineers modeled a robot based on these creatures to collect soil samples or something in hard to reach places -- like small cracks or caves. I find the way they tuck their antennae in so fascinating 😮
Hard to reach places like Mars?
@@honeytubs yes, Mars would be a neat option. I heard the rover currently on Mars is automatic, and the photos -- the signal -- it takes take a while to reach Earth, so I'm not sure how they would fit it in a tiny machine like this
MAN, IT'S WEEVIL TIME!!!! NOW WITH A DEEP LOOK!!!!
Thank you so much for covering these delightful beetles! Every time I find one its such a treat. Ill never get tired of their cute faces
2:30
The way she says "that's okay" sounds like she has been underwhelmed before 😅
Boots: ✅
Snoots: ✅
Oh yeah, it’s weevil time!
Don’t forget the kajoots! ✔️
Why is this comment so far down
They're so cute! What the heck? They look like Owls if Owls were insects!
Or kiwis
They're so cute! That is one long schnoz!
looooooong
Awee they're so cute! I thought the larvae digging into the dirt was adorable too
*The physiology of her rostrum, and ovipositor is unbeweevilable* !
"Where are all the males? They're here too! You'll know them by their short rostrum. But that's okaaay"
Never thought I'd hear that from Deep Look 💀
It's weevil time baby!
It's WEEEVIL TIME!!!
WEEVIL TIME!!
Weevil Weevil Rock You!!!
IT"S WEEVIL TIME!
No Dad No!
BOOTS AND SNOOTS
Its incredible how their head is like a ball and their eyes are flush with the sphere, and all smoothley tucked inside their body like a ball-joint you would see in many mechanical devices. Fascinating!
I love weevils they’re so cute and weird!
Their head motion makes it look like it would be humming to itself as it drills into acorns.
It’s finally time bois! Boots, snoots, and kjoots!
The narration of this is perfect. It's such a cute, whimsical educational video that makes me smile and giggle
“The man has a shorter rostrum… But thats okay!”
She’s the one.
Edit: Bro why are you guys so mean in the replies. I swear I don't have issues with length.
Feel validated? 😆
Of course only an insect would want you mate
I bet you guys haven't touched a woman ever since your birth
Dude, these responses, wtf-
why are yall attacking him😭
these creatures are just so wonderful! when i first saw them, i didnt believe an insect looked like that in real life!! looks like it came straight from a cartoon. so delightful to see a video on these guys, well done!!!
The definition on this footage and it’s scale are totally stunning.
Weevils are my favorite insects of all time!! With their silly snouts and adorable little “paws”, they are the cutest!!! Acorn weevils are definitely my favorite type of weevil since they are local for me, and they can swivel their little heads!! Such charming little guys.
Yesss a weevil episode. I love these little guys
Weevils are so darn goofy and cute. That's why a lot of people on the internet love them.
They look so cute and that's so interesting! Our crew filmed wasps that are born inside figs! Basically, the tree depends on the wasp to pollinate its flowers, but in return, it offers a hidden place for the insect to lay its eggs. But we must admit that the wasps doesn't look as cute as weevils.
These are the coolest bugs ever! Their little rotating heads 🥹👏🏼 The beautiful fuzzy boots n snoots!
IT'S WEEVIL TIME!!! 🎉
YEEEEAAAAHHHHHH
R/WEEVILTIME
YES IT IS!!!!
ITS WEEVIL TIME BABY !!!
That was cute "you may know them from their, short rostrum, but that's okaaay, their only tunneling into acorns for food" 😅
Personally I've always loved weevils of all species, they have this "hurumph hurumph" way of walking I adore.
It's Weevil Time
Weevils look like they set up little shops in the cave of darkness and secrets in an RPG game
Your arthropod episodes are the best. I'm a naturalist with a special interest in bugs, and your channel is one of many that I recommend to both colleagues and the teachers, students, and visitors I work with to help show the beauty of the creepy crawly world. Thank you for the amazing content.
Awww the lil momma weevils fighting is just so cute😂
Fun fact: a species of tiny ant called the Acorn Ant (Temnothorax curvispinosus) can then use the hollowed out acorn as a base and build an entire nest inside of it!
If weevils have a plushie of them
I would buy them all :)
Snoots n Boots
I never thought that seems "cute" especially turning the head left right ❤
Huh they look kind of cute. And it’s a bit wholesome even
Just an all around great production,
I rarely ever comment, but the lady narrating this has some seriouse vocal chops, truly well done,
Subscribed
Evolution is incredible
No, god is
@@abobrett6703 Who?
weevils are so adorable 😭
It's weevil time
Weevils are sooo cute. Definitely one of the cutest bugs
Unbeweevable!
HAHAHA SCROBES??? now i love weevils even more! it’s amazing being able to see that head swivel action up close.
never knew how they bore into acorns, thanks for the video!
man, the way it wiggles its head
I had no idea the rostrum bent like that as it eats through the acorn, that is incredible
They’re so cute, squishy, floofy and round 🥰
This is fascinating. The weevils are really cool and cute. I always wondered what creature made the holes in the acorns. This was very interesting and now I am going to watch for them. ✌
Snoots n boots! With such a long rostrum most people that watch this channel can go see them themselves. Some weevils dont have much of a snoot at all. Others dont wear boots. We can experience weevil time in person with a real snoot booter for our enjoyment.
nobody:
not even a single soul:
acorn weevils: smh
This is the first time I've seen a close up of a weevil. I didn't realized that they were this cute.
ITS WEEVILS TIME
I love the little tippy taps they do
0:15 and very cute
They're the cutest insect ever! Oh my heart! ❤
Weevil Time!! 🎊🎈🎉
Can’t explain it but “weevil” is the perfect name for this thing
So thats why acorns sometimes have holes in them!
Thank yall so much for posting this last year I was opening acorns and I saw these worms and my chicken loved them so i let her eat them and even taught her how to open them herself!
You are welcome.
@@KQEDDeepLook and I love all the work you do I want to be a genealogist cause of your channel I’m 15 and working hard to get to that point!
Glad to see I’m not the only one with a short rostrum
He looks like he’s remote controlled and I love him
I cant see human-made content being more interesting and complex than nature for the next decades. Its worth protecting.
This is the first time I ever heard that they try to steal each other's boreholes... Honestly I'm impressed that they're smart enough to even consider that.
I wonder if it's like, spur of the moment, just some opportunistic impulse, or there's some actual sense of frustration/fatigue that leads to them making "pre-meditated" attempts at theft?
Amazing video! The cinematography was absolutely insane. The first zoom out shots were perfect!
I will never eat a acorn in my life now thanks.
they taste awful anyway, full of tannins
do humans eat acorns otherwise?? ive never even considered them as an option
@@projectz975 I'm sure we use them in some sort of food somewhere. I'm not to sure really.
@@projectz975acorns are traditional food source for many Native CA peoples who know how to gather the good ones and process them. I found this video super interesting because I have gathered acorns with Native folks and been taught to avoid the ones with holes or discoloration. It was really fun to see one of the animals responsible for this. I’ve lived in CA a long time but never witnessed these critters. Now I’ll be looking for them!
@@snipehunter4771how do they prepare the acorns? What do they serve them with?
Acorn weevils are so cute!!!
They look like kiwi bird😃
WEEVIL SUPREMACY, FINALLY MORE WEEVIL CONTENT
The voice over and the video details and even the small animation - so much work to educate on a single video. Great job! Thank you
Weeviltime 😎
Insects are truly the most bizarre and interesting creatures on this planet. This thing looks like something that couldn’t be conceived by the wildest imagination
Truly unbeweevable!
THE WEEVILS LOOK SO CUTE WHEN THEY TWIST THEIR HEAD😭😭