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Field Notes

Description:

This is a very small beetle (I know I am always saying this, but it is true...), with huge, curved rear legs.

Species ID Suggestions

Seed beetle

Bruchinae
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Comments (4)
Sckel
Haha I'm also always saying that something is small in my descriptions.
LaurenZarate
Sure does look like a Bruchid, except for those weird antennae.
Sergio Monteiro
Thanks a lot, Cindy. I'll take a look at these beetles in Brazil.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Awesome! If it was here in the states, I'd say it was a Pea & Bean Weevil, Tribe: Pachymerini

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PublishedJune 29, 2013

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