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Palmetto Weevil

Rhynchophorus cruentatus

Photo by polerpress
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Field Notes

Description:

This bug is about an inch long. He is black and a rusty red color. I found him in the pool and got him out.

Species ID Suggestions

Palmetto Weevil

Rhynchophorus cruentatus

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Comments (5)
RiekoS
What a great spotting!
AntónioGinjaGinja
Wow,great capture Polerpress,super macro photo,congrats ,thanks for sharing such a beautiful creature

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
The Color Red
Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 24, 2013

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