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Agave Weevil

Scyphophorus acupunctatus

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

Large weevil(?), about 25mm in length. Dark brown/black colour. Long, straight snout.

Notes:

Although native to the American Southwest, it has been introduced into the plant trade and shipped to such locations as Hawaii, Australia, East Africa and throughout Texas.

Species ID Suggestions

Agave Weevil

Scyphophorus acupunctatus

Reference Link
surekha
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Comments (2)
RachaelB
Thanks for the ID surekha! There doesn't seem to be much info on this species in Australia but it's definitely here.

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Picudos. Weevils
Photographed
PublishedAugust 27, 2013

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