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Broad-nosed Weevil

Ophryastes cf. turbinatus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Gray with red-brown blotches on the body. Maybe 1 cm in length.

Habitat:

Mixed grass prairie with junipers.

Reference Links:

Mystery Insect - Ophryastes turbinatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Broad-nosed Weevil

Ophryastes cf. turbinatus

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Size, color, and leg pattern match, but the elytral pattern is a little different which leads me to caution C. turbinatus as an ID.

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PublishedApril 1, 2014

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