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Eucalyptus weevil; Gorgojo del eucalipto

Gonipterus tessellatus

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Curculionidae. Brown-oranged colored weevil 7-9 mm long with the characteristic curculionidae snout. the body presents small scales, It is found on eucalyptus trees.

Habitat:

Deciduous forest with eucaliptus. River banks. Reserva de la Biosfera del Río Eo

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 200. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired

Reference Links:

Gonipterus scutellatus - Wikipedia, Gonipterus scutellatus, Gorgojo del eucalipto

Species ID Suggestions

Eucalypt Weevil

Gonipterus sp.
thaptor
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Comments (3)
arlanda
You are right Felix, it is an Australian species that has expanded across the world with the gum trees.
arlanda
Thanks thaptor, it fits very well to Gonipterus scutellatus

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PublishedMarch 16, 2017

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