Public enemy No.1

Well, not by general ranking, it's just the first to make its appearance this year! Still not a significant threat, but we'll be keeping an eye on those guys.

Enjoying the view...

Whilst it does not look like much, this little insect (rhynchites cribripennis for his friends) can wipe out a good part of a year's production within the end of July, thanks to its nail-like shaped beak (mouth?) - which can be better seen in this picture:

Lookin' at me?

More on its activities (or hopefully not!) in few weeks, when the olives grow to about black pepper seed size.