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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

Comments (4)

Haha I'm also always saying that something is small in my descriptions.
Sure does look like a Bruchid, except for those weird antennae.
Thanks a lot, Cindy. I'll take a look at these beetles in Brazil.
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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