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Gorgojo (weevil)

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Field Notes

Description:

I'm not sure about what's happening here, I think it's some sort of defensive behavior.
If you have a hypothesis or you know what's this weevil doing, I'm all ears.

Species ID Suggestions

Palm weevil

Rhodobaenus ypsilon

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Comments (1)
thaptor
"Beetle Yoga" - have not yet seen another weevil species doing that.

Spotted for Missions

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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Insects of Costa Rica
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Beetles of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 21, 2014

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