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Large Pine Weevil

Hylobius abietis

Photo by arne.roysland
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The body has patches of yellow scales. The head is extended to form a long cylindrical snout with mandibles at the tip. Antennae are elbowed and attached to the snout near the end. Legs have sharp claws with a strong tooth on the inner edge of each femur.

Habitat:

Found roadside on a shrub.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Gransnutebille

Reference Links:

Large Pine Weevil (Hylobius abietis) · iNaturalist

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Comments (2)
arne.roysland
Yes Tukup, some of the weevils are very special with their long "trunks".
Tukup
Weevils are cool! Thanks for sharing Arne.

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