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Oak Timberworm, female

Arrhenodes minutus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

Unique looking weevil. Reddish with yellow markings on the elytra. This species exhibits mandible sexual dimorphism. The females, like this one, have a long, slender beak with small mandibles on the tip, while males have enlarged mandibles for combat.

Habitat:

Suburban yard. Attracted to a blacklight.

Notes:

A great read on this species! https://beetlesinthebush.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/different-jaws-for-di…

Reference Links:

Species Arrhenodes minutus - Oak Timberworm - BugGuide.Net

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