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Leaf rolling weevil

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Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A tiny weevil named Popeye.

Habitat:

On eucy foliage

Reference Links:

ATTELABIDAE : Leafroller Weevil | Atlas of Living Australia

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Comments (5)
Sergio Monteiro
Thanks for the info, Martin. I asked because these "popeye" beetles are known for loving olive oil... :-)
MartinL
Thank you Sergio. This was found on Eucalyptus. Our only olives are in backyards or farms in this country. It is not a true weevil but in the ''leaf rolling weevil'' family featuring broad shoulders and non-elbowed antennae. https://sites.google.com/site/beetlesofaustralia/attelabidae-leaf-rolling-weevil
Sergio Monteiro
Great capture, Martin. Did you find it on an olive tree? :-)

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