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Weevil sp.

Photo by DanielRowson
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Field Notes

Description:

Unknown weevil species - but what a brilliant 'snout' it has!

Habitat:

Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador.

Species ID Suggestions

Palm Weevil

Dryophthoridae
thaptor
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Comments (4)
thaptor
Dryophthoridae is same as Rhynchophorinae. Genus Metamasius likely, yes.
GustavoMorejon
This is a Curculionidae belonging to the sub family Rhinchophorinae. Probably genus Metamasius.
LuisStevens
This is a great spotting and many other you have Daniel!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Ecuadorian Cloud Forest Biodiversity
Biodiversity of Ecuador (BioBanco)
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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