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Palm weevil

Rhodobaenus sp. (possibly R. bicinctus, variety).

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Field Notes

Description:

Another weevil parasitised by fungi. It looks like a Cordyceps fungus, but I am not sure.

Species ID Suggestions

Palm weevil

Rhodobaenus sp.
thaptor
1

Comments (1)
thaptor
possibly, R. bicinctus (variety). Common name is for family; this species does not feed on Palms!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Gorgulhos do Paraná / Weevils from State of Paraná, Brazil
Mission
Arthropods parasitised by fungi
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 14, 2016

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