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Black Brown Weevil

Aades cultratus

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

This one really didn't wan to show it's face or antennae. About 12mm long.

Habitat:

Hiding in the branches of a prickly ti-tree in a state forest.

Notes:

A pity this one didn't fully show it's face (and rostrum). <br> Thanks thaptor

Reference Links:

Black Brown Weevil - Aades cultratus

Species ID Suggestions

Aterpini Weevil

Aades cultratus

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thaptor
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Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks again Boris. I think you are correct. Pic 2 should show a longer rostrum.
thaptor
colour variable - yours is a pale one. Shortness of beak discriminates vs. Elephant weevil.

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2014

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