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Brazilian Blue Weevil (Besouro-Jóia)

Polyteles coelestinus

Photo by DDO
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this is a Polyteles coelestinus, but not 100% sure.

Thoughts?

Habitat:

Southeast Brazil

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
DDO
Thank you :-)
DDO
It is beautiful!! :-)

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PublishedApril 3, 2014

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