Excited about Weevils
We are excited about weevils at the Scott Arboretum. The stem-boring weevil, Rhinoncomimus latipes, has been found throughout the Arboretum nibbling on the invasive mile-a-minute weed, Polygonum perfoliatum.
Mile-a-minute weed is an annual Asian vine that has invaded habitats in the northeastern US: forested floodplains, streamside herbaceous wetlands, and upland forests. It can be found growing along the Crum Creek, in the Crum Woods, and on banks throughout the campus.
This prickly, branching vine germinates in April in the Mid-Atlantic region and proceeds to rapidly climb over other plants. It produces iridescent blue berry-like achenes in the beginning of mid-summer, completing its…
Last week, the classic “Big Chair” returned to its beloved spot on Parrish Beach. This icon of the campus was permanently retired last spring after wear, tear, and weather final took its toll making the chair no longer safe to use. According to Vice President of Facilities Stu Hain “When Jake Beckman ['04] built the chair it was as a piece of art and not built of materials that would hold up under the stresses they received,” Hain explained. “We fixed it many times. It is now beyond our ability to make it safe without changing Jake’s intent.”
