Boll weevil
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The boll weevil is a species of beetle in the family Curculionidae. The boll weevil feeds on cotton buds and flowers. Thought to be native to Central Mexico, it migrated into the United States from Me
Boll weevil
1) Dorsal view of adult; 2) side view of adult; 3) egg; 4) side view of larva; 5) ventral view of pupa; 6) adult, with wings spread
Cotton boll with weevil larvae.
"Beat the boll weevil..." (U.S. Food Administration, Educational div., Advertising section, 1918–1919)
Boll Weevil Monument
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The Boll Weevil Monument in downtown Enterprise, Alabama, United States, is a prominent landmark and tribute erected by the citizens of Enterprise in 1919 to show their appreciation to an insect, the
Boll weevil
…bringing about economic diversification in the Southern US, including the expansion of peanut cropping. The citizens of Enterprise, Alabama, erected the Boll Weevil Monument in 1919, perceiving that their economy had been overly dependent on cotton and that mixed farming and manufacturing were better alternatives. Music…
The Boll Weevil Monument in Enterprise, Alabama at its original location. A replica now stands in its place to prevent theft and vandalism.
Historical Marker by the monument, at the intersection of Main and College.
The nearby Depot Museum housed the original statue for a time. In 2019 it was moved to the Pea River Historical and Genealogical Society's Gift Shop.