Bud burst and success of the beech weevil, Rhynchaenus fagi: feeding and oviposition

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Abstract
1. Overwintered and starved weevils fed on beech within 5 min of contacting the plant in spring, and oviposition occurred in less than 48 h after feeding.2. Size of unlaid eggs was significantly reduced when feeding weevils were subsequently starved from beech for 3 days.3. Date of bud burst did not affect the amounts of feeding or oviposition by weevils.4. Weevils fed and oviposited preferentially among trees, and the same trees were preferred in two successive years. This preference was independent of bud burst date.